Can a State Election Commissioner be removed from their office except on certain grounds and in a specific manner?
Yes, a State Election Commissioner can be removed from their office except on certain grounds and in a specific manner. According to Article 243K(2), the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be determined by the Governor, and they cannot be removed except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court. The conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.