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Which constitutional provision ensures the independence of the Chief Election Commissioner by making their removal process similar to that of a Supreme Court Judge?
- Article 324(5)
- Article 329
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
Answer: Article 324(5)
Article 324(5) safeguards: (a) Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court (i.e., Presidential order after Parliament address with special majority on grounds of proved misbehaviour/incapacity), (b) Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on recommendation of CEC, (c) Rationale: Ensures CEC's independence from executive; protects Election Commission from political interference, (d) Applications: (i) Security of tenure enables ECI to take impartial decisions on electoral matters, (ii) Independence critical for free/fair elections, voter confidence in electoral process, (e) Recent developments: 2023 judgment on CEC appointment procedure (selection committee with PM, LoP, CJI) further strengthens independence. Illustrates institutional design: Constitutional safeguards enable ECI to function as neutral arbiter of electoral democracy.