Discussion
The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a :
Answer: C
The Chief Election Commissioner is removed like a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Article 324(5) provides that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court, that is, by an address of both Houses of Parliament passed by a special majority on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. This protects his independence.
A Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and a Minister during the pleasure of the President or Governor. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is removed by a resolution of the House, a different procedure.
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