Section 2 - Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023

2. Definitions.-

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Chief Election Commissioner" means the Chief Election Commissioner appointed under clause (2) of article 324 of the Constitution and in accordance with this Act;

(b) "Election Commission" means the Election Commission referred to in clause (1) of article 324 of the Constitution;

(c) "Election Commissioner" means any other Election Commissioner appointed under clause (2) of article 324 of the Constitution and in accordance with this Act;

(d) "Search Committee" means the Search Committee for preparation of panel of persons for consideration for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners; and

(e) "Selection Committee" means the Selection Committee that recommends appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.