<P> The President of India ( based on a recommendation from incumbent Govt of India ) appoints the Chief Election Commissioner . Conventionally , senior-most Election Commissioner is appointed as CEC . He has tenure of six years , or up to the age of 65 years , whichever is earlier . He enjoys the same official status , salary and perks as available to judges of the Supreme Court of India and High court . The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only through impeachment by the Parliament . </P>
what is the procedure of the appointment of the chief election commission in india
The President of India ( based on a recommendation from incumbent Govt of India ) appoints the Chief Election Commissioner