1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Chief Election Commissioner and
other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
(2) It shall come into force on such date1
1. 2nd day of January, 2024, vide notification No. S.O. 35 (E), dated 2nd day of January, 2024, see Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).
as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official
Gazette, appoint.
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “Chief Election Commissioner” means the Chief Election Commissioner appointed under clause (2)
of article 324 of the Constitution and in accordance with this Act;
(b) “Election Commission” means the Election Commission referred to in clause (1) of article 324 of the
Constitution;
(c) “Election Commissioner” means any other Election Commissioner appointed under clause (2) of
article 324 of the Constitution and in accordance with this Act;
(d) “Search Committee” means the Search Committee for preparation of panel of persons for
consideration for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners; and
(e) “Selection Committee” means the Selection Committee that recommends appointment of Chief
Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.