Nasim Zaidi on 19 April 2015 assumed the charge as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. He succeeded Hari Shankar Brahma, who had retired on 18 April 2015.
With this, Zaidi became India’s 20th CEC. He will be the sole member of the three-member Election Commission till the government fills up the two vacant posts of election commissioners. He will have tenure of two years as he will attain the age of 65 in July 2017.
Nasim Zaidi is a 1976 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. He had served as the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
About Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India
As per the provisions of Article 324 of Indian Constitution, Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President. They hold office for the term of 6 years or until they attain age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
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