Nasim Zaidi set to be next Chief Election Commissioner of Republic of India

[Hindustani78]

By PTI | 8 Apr, 2015, 07.05PM IST
Nasim Zaidi set to be next Chief Election Commissioner - The Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi is set to become the next Chief Election Commissioner later this month.

The Law Ministry has initiated the file to appoint the next CEC as present incumbent H S Brahma retires on April 19.

Highly-placed sources in the government today said that the Law Ministry has cited convention of appointing the senior-most EC as the CEC.

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving on a foreign tour tomorrow, there is sense of urgency to clear the paperwork today as the file will travel to Rashtrapati Bhawan for the President to appoint the CEC.

After Zaidi's appointment, the government will set in motion the process to appoint two Election Commissioners to fill vacancies in the three-member body. "But as of now, we are appointing a new CEC. A decision on ECs will come later," a senior government functionary said.

After V S Sampath demitted office in January, Brahma was elevated as CEC. But the post which fell vacant after Brahma's elevation has not been filled up so far.

After Brahma retires on April 19, Zaidi will be the only member of the three-member poll watchdog.

Zaidi will have a tenure up to July, 2017 when he attains the age of 65.

An EC or a CEC has a tenure of six years in office or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

A 1976 batch IAS officer, Zaidi has worked in the Civil Aviation Ministry for a long time.

 

[zootinali]

Mr. H S Brahma is a bodo , just saying

 

[Hindustani78]

Mr. H S Brahma is a bodo , just saying

Aware of that.

 

[Hindustani78]

Election Commission
19-April, 2015 11:26 IST
Dr. Nasim zaidi takes over as new CEC

Dr Zaidi : ECI to Formulate a Long Term Startegic Plan For Efficient Election Management
Dr. Nasim Zaidi has assumed charge as 20th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) succeeding Sh. H.S. Bramha here today. Sh. H.S. Brahma laid off his office yesterday after completing his tenure.

Prior to this Dr. Nasim Zaidi has served as Election Commissioner since 7.8.2012. Before joining the Election Commission, Dr. Zaidi had served the nation as a long time civil servant of the Indian Administration Service (1976- Batch).

Speaking to media persons after taking over charge, Dr Zaidi said that ECI will formulate a strategic plan for 10-15 years based on principles of independence, transparency, professionalism, inclusiveness and measurable outputs. The plan will be based on all round institutional strengthening, voter education and an efficient election operation. Dr Zaidi further stated that he would like ECI to be more vibrant, transparent & accountable organisation, which is open to receiving new ideas and best practices. Commission will like to formulate its guiding Principles based on good governance..

The full text of Dr Zaidi Statement on assumption of charge is as follows ::-

“I feel privileged and honoured that I have been given this responsibility to lead one of the finest institutions that the Indian Constitution has provided a glorious institution that reinforces Indian democracy.

I am also conscious of the onerous task in hand. As continuity is the hallmark in the working of the Commission, I look forward to building upon the excellent work done by my distinguished predecessors and meet the expectation of the people and all stake- holders.

We have laid a simple vision: Free and fair elections based on error free and authenticated electoral roll with higher level of participation if voters with inclusiveness.

As you know, we have continuously set high bench marks for ourselves. We would strive to deliver Elections which are spotlessly free, fair, peaceful transparent and highly participative each time. I would like to see the voter happy in his or her interface with the electoral system.

ECI will focus on voter-centric activities form enrolment to enabling them with e-services. ECI will formulate a strategic plan for 10-15 years based on principles of independence, transparency, professionalism, inclusiveness and measurable outputs. The plan will be based on all round institutional strengthening, voter education and an efficient election operation.

During my tenure as Chief Election Commissioner, I would like ECI to be more vibrant, transparent & accountable organisation, which is open to receiving new ideas and best practices. Commission will like to formulate its guiding Principles based on good governance.”

RM/RS

Dr. Nasim Zaidi taking charge at the Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC), in New Delhi on April 19, 2015.

(Release ID :118330)

 

[bhola singh]

I like these kinda Muslims, the ones that don't blow up without warning...

 

[Hindustani78]

I like these kinda Muslims, the ones that don't blow up without warning...

Indian Muslim who is Chief Election Commissioner of Republic of India.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief Election Commissioner, Dr. Nasim Zaidi meeting the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on May 11, 2015.

 

[Mike_Brando]

The Chief Election Commissioner, Dr. Nasim Zaidi meeting the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on May 11, 2015.

A big LOLWA to all those dear western neighbors who were claiming in an earlier thread that Indian muslim public servants are systematically discriminated and persecuted by the GoI in the Public sectors!!

 

[Lord ZeN]

A big LOLWA to all those dear western neighbors who were claiming in an earlier thread that Indian muslim public servants are systematically discriminated and persecuted by the GoI in the Public sectors!!

 

[tsinga]

I like these kinda Muslims, the ones that don't blow up without warning...

You should not talk like that about Indians.
They may be Muslims, but they are Indians, that makes them better than the others.

Its the Pakistanis who have and love these kinds of spontaneous combustion attributes

On topic: I hope he runs a ruthless ship like previous CEC's - Qureshi and Sheshan. Some of these politicos need to be strung up by the balls by the EC..

 

[Hindustani78]

Shri Achal Kumar Jyoti taking charge as Election Commissioner of India, in New Delhi on May 13, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

Achal K Jyoti takes over as new Election Commissioner | Zee News
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 15:47


New Delhi: Achal Kumar Jyoti, a former chief secretary of Gujarat on Wednesday took over as the new Election Commissioner, filling one of the two vacancies in the three-member body.


"Jyoti took over his charge today at the Election Commission of India here," a senior official said.

Jyoti is a 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who retired as state Gujarat Chief Secretary in January 2013.

He served in the top bureaucratic post of the state when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was chief minister.

Jyoti (62) has also served as the state Vigilance Commissioner and worked in various capacities in his cadre including as Chairman of the Kandla Port Trust between 1999 and 2004 and Managing Director of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

Born on January 23, 1953, Jyoti will have a tenure of nearly three years as ECs demit office at the age of 65.

An EC or a CEC has a tenure of six years in office or till he or she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

After V S Sampath demitted office in January, H S Brahma was elevated as CEC. But after Brahma demitted office, two posts of ECs in the three-member body have remained vacant.

Between April 19, when Nasim Zaidi took over as the CEC till today, he was the only member in the poll body.

The government is soon expected to appoint one more Election Commissioner to fill up the last vacancy.

Jyoti has also worked as Secretary in the Industry, Revenue and Water Supply Departments.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Election Commission
13-May, 2015 20:02 IST
Sh. Achal Kumar Joti takes over as new Election Commissioner

Sh. Achal Kumar Joti has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India today.Born on January 23, 1953, Sh. Joti (62), a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1975 batch retired from active service in January, 2013. He served at various posts in Gujarat including the post of Chief Secretary from 1st of January 2010 to 31st of January 2013. He has also worked as Secretary in the Industry, Revenue and Water Supply Departments.


Shri Joti served as the Chairman of the Kandla Port Trust between 1999 and 2004 and as the Managing Director of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

Shri A K Joti, Election Commissioner


Under his tenure at Election Commission, there would be general election to State legislative assemblies of Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry, Assam, Uttrakhand, Punjab, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Besides, Presidential as well as Vice-Presidential elections would also be held under his tenure.

 

[Hindustani78]

Shri Om Prakash Rawat taking charge as Election Commissioner of India, in New Delhi on August 14, 2015.

Election Commission
14-August, 2015 18:01 IST
Sh. Om Prakash Rawat Takes Over as New Election Commissioner of India

Sh. Om Prakash Rawat has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India today.Born on December 02, 1953, Sh. Rawat (62), a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1977 batch retired from active service in December, 2013. He served at various posts in Madhya Pradesh and at Centre including the post of Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Department of Public Enterprises from 3rd April, 2012 to 31st December, 2013.

Under his tenure at Election Commission, there would be general election to State legislative assemblies of Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry, Assam, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Goa,Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Besides this Presidential as well as Vice-Presidential elections would also be held under his tenure.

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