Multiple choice

In India, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same grounds as-

  1. A judge of the Supreme Court

  2. The Chief Justice of a High Court

  3. The Comptroller and auditor-General

  4. The Attorney-General of India.
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Explanation

The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from office through the same impeachment process as a Supreme Court judge - by a two-thirds majority of Parliament membership on grounds of 'proved misbehavior or incapacity.' This ensures the CEC has security of tenure and independence similar to constitutional court judges. The CAG has similar removal provisions, while the Attorney-General and High Court judges have different removal procedures.

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