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However, concerns were raised over this proposed change, arguing that it downgraded the status of the election commission. Consequently, the union government introduced an amendment to maintain the salary and perks of the CEC and ECs at the level of a Supreme Court judge. p>
Notably, the bill excluded the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee, aligning with a Supreme Court constitution bench ruling in March. p>
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(With inputs from LiveLaw)
