Who appoints Indian Chief Election Commissioner

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1. Who appoints Indian Chief Election Commissioner?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Parliament
(c) President of India
(d) Supreme Court Chief Justice


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1. Chief Election Commissioner of India is usually a member of the Indian Civil Service and mostly from the Indian Administrative Service
2. The President of India, based on a recommendation from incumbent Govt of India, appoints the Chief Election Commissioner. 
3. He enjoys the same official status, salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India and High court. 
4. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only through impeachment by the Parliament.

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