Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct ?

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Q: 64 (CDS-I/2022)

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct ?

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Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'election commissioners': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'election commissioner': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'election commission': [9, 1, 1, 6], 'elections': [1, 1, 0, 1], 'governor': [5, 1, 0, 6], 'vice president': [3, 0, 1, 2], 'president': [4, 0, 2, 1]}

Option 1 states that the Election Commission conducts elections to the office of the Vice President of India. This is correct. The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections in India, which includes elections for the Vice President.

Option 2 states that an Election Commissioner can be removed from office without the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. This statement is incorrect. According to Article 324(5) of the Indian Constitution, an Election Commissioner can only be removed from office by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Option 3 states that Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India. This is correct. The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.

Option 4 states that the Governor of a State is constitutionally bound to provide support staff to the Election Commission if required. This is correct. According to Article 324(6) of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is constitutionally obligated to provide the necessary support staff and facilities to the Election Commission for the conduct of elections in the State.

In conclusion, the statement in Option 2 is incorrect, as an Election Commissioner can only be removed from office with the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.