Section 3 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023
The Election Commission shall consist of--
- (a)Chief Election Commissioner; and
- (b)such number of other Election Commissioners as the President may fix from time to time.
Summary
- The Election Commission must have a Chief Election Commissioner.
- It also includes other Election Commissioners.
- The President decides exactly how many other Election Commissioners will be in the group.
- The number of commissioners can be changed by the President from time to time.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who always serves on the Election Commission?
The Chief Election Commissioner is always part of it.
2. Who decides how many other commissioners are on the team?
The President has the power to fix this number.
3. Can the number of commissioners change?
Yes, the President can fix the number from time to time as needed.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 3 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023, who has the power to fix the number of Election Commissioners?
Q2.According to Section 3 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023, what are the two main components of the Election Commission?
Q3.Does Section 3 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023 set a permanent, unchangeable number of commissioners?
Q4.Under Section 3 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023, is the Chief Election Commissioner mandatory?
Q5.How does Section 3 interact with Section 4 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023 regarding the President's role?