Question
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Governor
Appointing Authority for State Election Commissioner
The Constitution of India designates the appointing authority for the State Election Commissioner (SEC).
- Article 243K(1) of the Constitution states that the 'superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities' shall be vested in a State Election Commissioner.
- This Article further specifies that the SEC shall be appointed by the Governor of the State.
Therefore, the Governor is responsible for appointing the State Election Commissioner.
Analysis of Options:
- Chief Minister: Does not have the power to appoint the SEC.
- Governor: Correct as per Article 243K.
- Chief Election Commissioner: Appoints members of the Election Commission of India, not SECs.
- President: Appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners of India.
Based on the constitutional provisions, the Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner.
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