Context
Recently, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation seeking that the chief election commissioner and election commissioners be appointed by a three-member collegium.
Background
Analysis
Historical demands for appointment of election commission
Present System of Appointment of Election Commissioners
Constitutional versus Executive Power of Appointment:
Aberrations in Appointment:
Challenges in establishing a collegium system for appointments
Other Electoral Reforms
Law Commission 255th Report on Electoral Reforms: Strengthening the office of the Election Commission of India
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Conclusion
The present political questions on the institution of election commission must not be confused with the constitutional questions. The political problems need a political solution supported by a strong legislation. The collegium system no doubt will open way for independence and transparency in the working of the election commission but it will also develop a tendency to snatch what belongs to the executive.
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