On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. The purpose of the bill is to regulate the appointment of top officials of the Election Commission.
The key provisions of the bill include the formation of a three-member selection committee, consisting of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and a Cabinet Minister, for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs). This committee will play a crucial role in the appointment process.
The bill, which has already been approved by the Rajya Sabha, maintains the status of the Election Commissioners at par with the judges of the Supreme Court in terms of their status.
The passage of this bill reflects an effort to streamline and regulate the appointment process for top officials in the Election Commission, aiming to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the election management system in India.
(With Agency Inputs)
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