Consider the following statements with respect to Election Commissioners

Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.

All Election Commissioners have an equal say in the decision-making of the Commission.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question

The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President.
They serve for six years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.
They have the same rank as Judges of the Supreme Court of India, with the same salary and benefits.
Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament. Correct: The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
All Election Commissioners have an equal say in the decision-making of the Commission. Correct: All Election Commissioners have equal say in the decision-making of the Commission.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President.
They serve for six years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.
They have the same rank as Judges of the Supreme Court of India, with the same salary and benefits.
Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament. Correct: The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
All Election Commissioners have an equal say in the decision-making of the Commission. Correct: All Election Commissioners have equal say in the decision-making of the Commission.

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