Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill in the recently concluded winter session. The 2-1 majority for the government on the selection committee effectively brings back control of the executive over CEC and EC appointments. The matter reached the Supreme Court when petitioners asked the court to interpret Article 324(2) of the Constitution, which governs CEC and EC appointments. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsAppParliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill in the recently concluded winter session. The 2-1 majority for the government on the selection committee effectively brings back control of the executive over CEC and EC appointments.

Source: Indian Express December 29, 2023 09:13 UTC