Independence of Election Commission of India
Article 324 of the Constitution has established provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Election Commission.
- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is provided with the security of tenure and their salary is given from the consolidated fund of India.
- Only the President can remove the Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner after the approval of the parliament with a special majority.
- The service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner cannot be altered to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Free and Fair Election| Class 11 Polity Notes
Election is a mechanism in which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a strong democracy. Free and Fair Election is a true challenge of any election system. It ensures an impartial and transparent Election system and allows the voter’s aspirations to find legitimate expression through the electoral results.
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