CORRECT answer is 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.Chief ELECTION Commissioner has a tenure of 6 years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The PRESIDENT appoints the Chief Election Commissioner, who has a tenure of 6 years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.The Chief Election Commissioner enjoys the same status and receives the same salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court.The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office only in a manner and on the grounds PRESCRIBED for removal of Judge of the Supreme Court.Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The Election Commission has the power of superintendence, direction and conduct of all elections to Parliament and the State Legislatures.It ALSO conducts elections in the offices of the President and Vice-President.Election Commissioners of all the States and Union Territories, along with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)