Section 2 of EC Act, 1991 : Section 2: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a new policy regarding the salaries and allowances of Election Commissioners is to be implemented. In this scenario, the terms defined in Section 2 of The Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991, would be used to clearly identify who the policy applies to.

For instance, the term "Chief Election Commissioner" would refer to the individual holding the highest authority in the Election Commission, as appointed under article 324 of the Constitution. Therefore, any changes in the remuneration or terms of service would be applicable to the person holding this position.

Similarly, the term "Election Commissioner" would include any other commissioners appointed under the same constitutional article, ensuring that the policy is uniformly applied to all commissioners except for the Chief Election Commissioner, who may have different terms of service.