Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy confirmed that notices for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have been submitted in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Roy emphasized that these actions are in accordance with the law and the next step involves forming a committee to investigate the matter. The process to take action against the CEC is following constitutional provisions and established legal procedures, as stated by Roy during a press interaction at the Parliament premises.
According to Roy, the constitutional process for removing the Chief Election Commissioner is akin to that for removing a Supreme Court judge. He explained that a certain number of MPs need to sign the notice, and upon collection of signatures, a three-member committee will be formed to further address the issue. The committee will then determine the subsequent steps to be taken in this regard.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that a significant number of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal, with accusations from Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission for allegedly removing genuine voters from the electoral rolls.
The removal of the Chief Election Commissioner is a complex process under the constitutional framework and can only occur based on proven misbehaviour or incapacity. The procedure mirrors that for the removal of a Supreme Court or High Court judge, as specified in Article 324(5) of the Constitution. A motion for removal must be passed by a special majority in Parliament, and the detailed procedure for such cases is outlined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
