Who is the First Chief Election Commissioner of India?

First Chief Election Commissioner of India

Mr. Sukumar Sen, an Indian civil servant who held the position from 21st March 1950 to 19th December 1958, was India’s first Chief Election Commissioner. India’s Chief Election Commissioner is typically chosen from among members of the Indian Civil Service, and frequently from among members of the Indian Administrative Service.

Mr. Sukumar Sen has India’s first two successful general elections under his name. He played a crucial role in setting up India’s much-valued electoral system as it is today. On May 15, 2022, Shri Rajiv Kumar became India’s 25th Chief Election Commissioner.

Functions of Chief Election Commissioner

The Election Commission of India is led by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, a body with the constitutional authority to conduct free and fair elections to national and state legislatures, as well as the offices of the President and Vice-President.

• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution grants the Election Commission of India this authority.
• The Indian Chief Election Commissioner is typically a member of the Indian Civil Service, most notably the Indian Administrative Service.
• Once appointed by the president, it is extremely difficult to remove the Chief Election Commissioner’s authority because two-thirds of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha must present and vote against him for disorderly conduct or improper actions.

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