Removal of Election Commissioners - Sec 14 & 17
Duration: 1 min
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This educational video segment focuses on the legal framework for the removal of Information Commissioners, specifically referencing Sections 14 and 17. The slide outlines the authority, grounds, and procedure for removal. It specifies that the President removes the Central Information Commission (CIC) and the Governor removes the State Information Commission (SIC). The primary ground cited is 'Proved Misbehavior or Incapacity.' The procedure mandates a referral to the Supreme Court for inquiry, with the final order passed only after the Supreme Court's report. Additionally, other grounds like insolvency, conviction of crime, paid employment, and mental or physical unfitness are listed as grounds where Supreme Court inquiry is not needed. The slide provides bilingual text in English and Hindi.
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The video displays a static slide titled 'Removal of Commissioners - Sec 14 & 17'. An instructor stands to the left, using a pen to point at specific bullet points while explaining the content. The slide details the 'Authority' for removal, stating the President removes the CIC and the Governor removes the SIC. It lists the primary 'Ground' as 'Proved Misbehavior or Incapacity.' The 'Procedure' section emphasizes that the matter must be referred to the Supreme Court for inquiry, and an order is passed only after the Supreme Court's report. Finally, the slide lists 'Other Grounds' where no Supreme Court inquiry is needed, including insolvency, conviction of crime, paid employment, and unfit mind or body. The text includes Hindi translations for terms like Authority, Ground, Procedure, and the specific legal grounds. The instructor gestures towards the 'Other Grounds' section towards the end of the clip.
The lecture provides a structured overview of the removal process for Information Commissioners. It distinguishes between the authorities involved (President vs. Governor) and the procedural requirements (Supreme Court inquiry vs. direct removal for specific grounds like insolvency). This distinction is crucial for understanding the checks and balances in the commission's tenure.