The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Election Commissioners will now be appointed by the President of India on the advice of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or leader of the largest opposition party), and the Chief Justice of India.
The time has come when the Supreme Court collegium should be replaced by the NJAC comprising the members of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive who can select the best legal brains for judicial appointments. The observations by a former president on this issue are noteworthy
This will come into effect from the date of assuming office. The notification has been issued by Joint Secretary, Government of India, Rajinder Kashyap.
Mohammad Aslam will serve till January 14, 2023, Anil Kumar Ojha till July 1, 2022, Naveen Srivastava till December 19, 2021, and Anil Tyagi till December 3, 2022 from the date of assuming charge.