State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by (MPPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper)

A. Governor

B. President of India

C. Chief Justice of High Court

D. Home Minister

Solution: A

As per Article 243K(1), the State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor who is entrusted with the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation for electoral rolls for and the conduct of all elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.

The tenure and appointment of the State Chief Election Commissioner is directed as per the law made by the State legislature.

Hence, option (A) is correct.

Check out MPPCS 2022 Prelims Official Answer Key.




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