भारतीय निर्वाचन आयोगाबाबत खालीलपैकी कोणते विधान बरोबर आहे ?

The correct answer is Option C (The Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners have equal powers.).

Key Points:
• Constitutional Provisions regarding Election Commission (Article 324):
• Statement (1) is incorrect: The Constitution has NOT prescribed qualifications (legal, educational, administrative) for election commissioners.
• Statement (2) is incorrect: The Constitution has NOT debarred retiring election commissioners from further government appointments.
• Statement (3) is correct: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other two Election Commissioners have equal powers, receive equal salary, and in case of difference of opinion, matters are decided by the Commission by majority.
• Statement (4) is incorrect: Security of tenure like a Supreme Court judge applies ONLY to the CEC; other Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the CEC.
• Hence, statement (3) is correct (Option 3).
• Key Takeaway: The CEC and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers, salaries, and perquisites, with decisions taken by majority.