GK Question

polity medium true_false

The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of High Court.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 243K(2): State Election Commissioner's removal conditions same as High Court Judge (Article 217): by Presidential order after Parliament address with special majority. Ensures independence of State Election Commission from State executive, enabling impartial conduct of local elections. Critical for democratic decentralization.

Topic Panchayati Raj - State Election Commission
Exam Relevance Institutional safeguard question for UPSC Prelims and Judiciary exams