Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India has been a multi-member body since the enactment of the Constitution.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) presides over the Election Commission, but does not have more powers than the other Election Commissioners.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Only the second statement is correct. Initially, the Election Commission was a single-member body until it became multi-member prior to the 1989 general elections, reverted, and has remained multi-member since 1993. However, the Constitution allows both structures. The CEC has equal powers to other Election Commissioners; decisions are taken collectively.