Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as in provided

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Q: 67 (IAS/2002)
Consider the following statements with reference to India:
1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as in provided to a judge of the Supreme Court
3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court
4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier
Which of these statements are correct?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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The correct statements are:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.

This statement is correct. While the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners hold equal powers and responsibilities in the Election Commission of India, their salaries may vary. The salaries are determined by the President of India.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.

This statement is incorrect. The Chief Election Commissioner`s salary is not equivalent to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. The salary of the Chief Election Commissioner is determined by the President of India and is not specifically tied to the salary of a Supreme Court judge.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

This statement is correct. The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed from office through a process similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. This ensures the independence and impartiality of the Chief Election Commissioner`s position.

4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

This statement is correct. The term of office for an Election Commissioner is generally five years from the date they assume office or until they reach the age of 62 years, whichever occurs earlier. This ensures a fixed tenure for Election Commissioners.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 and 3.