The State Election Commissioner can be removed
By the Governor of the State
Incorrect AnswerBy the State Assembly
Incorrect AnswerThrough an order issued by the Chief Minister
Incorrect AnswerThrough a procedure similar to that for removal of the judge of a High Court
Correct AnswerExplanation:
The State Election Commissioner can be removed through a procedure similar to that for removal of the judge of a High Court.
The power of superintendence, direction, and control of all elections to the local government bodies vest with the State Election Commissions as envisaged in Article 243K of the Constitution of India. The Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act, passed in 1992 by the Narasimha Rao government, came into force on April 24, 1993.
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