The Chief Election Commissioner does not have unilateral veto power over other Election Commissioners, according to the 2023 Act and Supreme Court precedent. The three-member panel operates on majority rule, with the CEC as 'first among equals'. In case of disagreement, the majority view prevails, as seen in recent voter list disputes.
CEC Cannot Overrule Fellow Election Commissioners, Law and SC Rulings Say
Source: Zee News English