Achal Kumar Joti

New Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti

Question: Which article of the constitution of India provides for an election commission?
(a) Article 324
(b) Article 117
(c) Article 200
(d) Article 254
Ans: (a)
Related Fact :

  • On July 4, 2017, Election Commissioner (EC) Achal Kumar Joti was appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India.
  • He succeeds Nasim Zaidi whose term in office completes on July 5, 2017.
  • Mr. Jotiis a 1975-batch IAS officer and joined the three-member Commission as an Election Commissioner on May 8, 2015.
  • He will take over as the head of Election Commission on July 6, 2017 and will be in office till January 17, 2018.
  • Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner can have a tenure of six years or hold office till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Notably, Article 324 vests the Superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
  • According to Article 324 (1), the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice President held under this Constitution shall be vested in a Commission (referred to in this Constitution as the Election Commission).

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/achal-kumar-joti-to-be-the-next-chief-election-commissioner/article19209802.ece?homepage=true