Election Commissioner of India
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Not to be confused with Chief Election Commissioner of India.
The Election Commissioners of India are the members of Election Commission of India, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections in India. An election commissioner is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a three member selection committee headed by the Prime Minister of India. The term of an election commissioner can be a maximum of six years or till he/she attains sixty five years of age. Election Commissioners are usually members of the Indian Civil Service.
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Election Commissioner of India | |
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Reports to | Parliament of India |
Seat | Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, India |
Appointer | President of India |
Term length | 6 years or at the age of 65 (whichever is earlier) |
Inaugural holder | Sukumar Sen |
Salary | ₹225,000 (US$2,800) |
Website | Election Commission of India |
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