Tamil Nadu government asks State Election Commissioner Jothi Nirmalasamy to step down
Ms. Nirmalasamy assumed office as the State Election Commissioner in March 2024 for a five-year term; her tenure ends in May 2029
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The State Election Commissioner in Tamil Nadu is appointed for a five-year term.
- 02Jothi Nirmalasamy assumed office as the State Election Commissioner in March 2024.
- 03Ms. Nirmalasamy's tenure as State Election Commissioner ends in May 2029.
- 04The Tamil Nadu government has asked State Election Commissioner Jothi Nirmalasamy to step down.
- 05State Election Commissioners are appointed by the Governor of a state, but their removal is typically handled by the state government.
- 06In India, the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed for a fixed term under Article 324(2) of the Constitution.
Trap alerts
- Most people think State Election Commissioners can be removed only by impeachment, but actually their removal is typically handled by the state government.
- Most people think the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have lifetime appointments, but actually they are appointed for a fixed term under Article 324(2).
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of a State Election Commissioner being asked to step down, particularly with regards to the maintenance of electoral integrity and public trust.
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The Tamil Nadu government has asked which official to step down?
- A.State Election Commissioner Jothi Nirmalasamy
- B.Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu
- C.Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu
- D.Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission
The official asked to step down is Jothi Nirmalasamy, who holds the position of State Election Commissioner in Tamil Nadu.
When did Ms. Nirmalasamy assume office as the State Election Commissioner?
- A.March 2023
- B.March 2024
- C.March 2025
- D.March 2026
Ms. Nirmalasamy assumed office as the State Election Commissioner in March 2024, marking the beginning of her five-year term.
When does Ms. Nirmalasamy's tenure as State Election Commissioner end?
- A.May 2028
- B.May 2029
- C.May 2030
- D.May 2031
Ms. Nirmalasamy's tenure as State Election Commissioner ends in May 2029, marking the conclusion of her five-year term.
Consider the following statements regarding Tenure of Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner: 1. Ms. Nirmalasamy assumed office as the State Election Commissioner in March 2024. 2. Her tenure ends in May 2030. 3. She was appointed for a three-year term. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
The source states that Ms. Nirmalasamy assumed office in March 2024 and her tenure ends in May 2029, which is five years later. Therefore, the correct statement is the first one. The second statement is incorrect because it gives an end date of May 2030 instead of May 2029.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Jothi Nirmalasamy's tenure as State Election Commissioner ends in May 2029. Statement-II: Her five-year term started in March 2024. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement-I is correct as it matches the end date mentioned in the text. Statement-II is also correct, explaining why her tenure ends in May 2029 by stating that her five-year term started in March 2024.