Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner

Article 324 of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission and gives the CEC security of tenure comparable to that of a Supreme Court judge. The CEC can only be removed by the President on an address passed by both Houses of Parliament, requiring a special majority — the same high bar that applies to the removal of a Supreme Court judge. This protective provision is intended to insulate the CEC from political pressure and ensure electoral impartiality. Other Election Commissioners enjoy less protection: they can be removed on the recommendation of the CEC alone.