Arun Goel is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1985 batch from the Punjab cadre.
He has held various key positions in the government.Arun Goel was appointed as an Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India (ECI) in November 2022. His appointment came shortly after he took voluntary retirement from his position as Secretary, Union Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Typically, an IAS officer is required to have a cooling-off period of at least three months after retirement or resignation before taking up another government post, but Goel's appointment came just a day after his voluntary retirement, which led to discussions and debates about the adherence to this norm.
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India, ensuring they are conducted in a free and fair manner. The ECI conducts elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country. The Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and up to two Election Commissioners
. They are appointed by the President of India and have tenure that is protected by the Constitution, to ensure their independence.Arun Goel's appointment filled one of the vacancies in the Commission, joining the team responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity of India's electoral process. His role involves a wide range of responsibilities, from supervising the preparation of electoral rolls to enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, thereby playing a crucial role in the democratic process of India.
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