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Achal Kumar Joti

Achal Kumar Joti was born on 23 January, 1953. He is a 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and a former Chief Secretary of Gujarat. Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. Achal Kumar Joti will take charge as CEC on July 6, 2017, after Nasim Zaidi retires. Nasim Zaidi had taken over as the 20th CEC of India on April 19, 2015. Achal Kumar Joti 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.

The 64-four-year-old Achal Kumar Joti was appointed as the Gujarat Election Commissioner on May 7, 2015, and retired from the active services in January 2013. Achal Kumar Joti served in various capacities in Gujarat including as the Chairman of the Kandla Port Trust between 1999 and 2004 and Managing Director of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL). In Gujarat, Achal Kumar Jyoti served at the top bureaucratic post of the state when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

When in his mid-50s, Achal Kumar Jyoti has also worked as Secretary in the Industry, Revenue and Water Supply Departments. Read more about Achal Kumar Joti here.

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    'No weakness' in decision, says new CEC on disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

    ANI Feeds | January 23, 2018 6:06 PM IST

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    'No weakness' in decision, says new CEC on disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs
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    2018-01-23T07:06:17+00:00
    2018-01-23T07:06:17+00:00
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  • Om Prakash Rawat Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner

    Om Prakash Rawat Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner

    India.com News Desk | January 21, 2018 6:58 PM IST

    A 1977-batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Rawat was appointed to the Election

    Om Prakash Rawat Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner
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    2018-01-21T07:58:38+00:00
    2018-01-21T08:42:14+00:00
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  • Cong urges EC to hold by-polls in 2 Arunachal seats

    Cong urges EC to hold by-polls in 2 Arunachal seats

    PTI Feeds | November 11, 2017 3:05 PM IST

    A 1977-batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Rawat was appointed to the Election

    Cong urges EC to hold by-polls in 2 Arunachal seats
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    2017-11-11T04:05:13+00:00
    2017-11-11T04:05:13+00:00
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  • Gujarat Assembly elections: State to go to polls in two phases on Dec. 9, 14

    Gujarat Assembly elections: State to go to polls in two phases on Dec. 9, 14

    ANI Feeds | October 25, 2017 2:29 PM IST

    The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule of the upcoming crucial assembly elections

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    2017-10-25T03:29:20+00:00
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  • Election Commission to announce dates for Gujarat polls today

    Election Commission to announce dates for Gujarat polls today

    ANI Feeds | October 25, 2017 10:42 AM IST

    The Election Commission is set to announce the dates for Gujarat assembly elections today.

    Election Commission to announce dates for Gujarat polls today
    indiacom
    2017-10-24T23:42:38+00:00
    2017-10-24T23:42:38+00:00
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  • NCP slams Election Commission for not declaring dates in Gujarat

    NCP slams Election Commission for not declaring dates in Gujarat

    ANI Feeds | October 24, 2017 9:37 AM IST

    The National Communist Party (NCP) on Tuesday slammed the election commission for not announcing

    NCP slams Election Commission for not declaring dates in Gujarat
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    2017-10-23T22:37:14+00:00
    2017-10-23T22:37:14+00:00
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  • BJP is devaluing democracy: Yechury

    BJP is devaluing democracy: Yechury

    ANI Feeds | October 23, 2017 10:46 PM IST

    With the Election Commission stressing that no special preference was given to any political party

    BJP is devaluing democracy: Yechury
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    2017-10-23T11:46:33+00:00
    2017-10-23T11:46:33+00:00
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  • CEC Achal Kumar Joti Explains Why Election Commission Announced Himachal Pradesh Polls Before Gujarat

    CEC Achal Kumar Joti Explains Why Election Commission Announced Himachal Pradesh Polls Before Gujarat

    India.com News Desk | October 23, 2017 5:29 PM IST

    CEC Joti said political parties and the state administration had requested the Election Commission

    CEC Achal Kumar Joti Explains Why Election Commission Announced Himachal Pradesh Polls Before Gujarat
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    2017-10-23T06:29:21+00:00
    2017-10-23T07:46:25+00:00
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  • Multiple Factors Led Election Commission to Hold Himachal Pradesh Elections Earlier: CEC

    Multiple Factors Led Election Commission to Hold Himachal Pradesh Elections Earlier: CEC

    India.com News Desk | October 23, 2017 5:19 PM IST

    CEC Joti said political parties and the state administration had requested the Election Commission

    Multiple Factors Led Election Commission to Hold Himachal Pradesh Elections Earlier: CEC
    indiacom
    2017-10-23T06:19:13+00:00
    2017-10-23T06:21:11+00:00
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  • No pressure on EC from Centre: CEC

    No pressure on EC from Centre: CEC

    ANI Feeds | October 23, 2017 3:55 PM IST

    Achal Kumar Joti, India's Chief Election Commissioner, on Monday rejected the opposition's charge

    No pressure on EC from Centre: CEC
    indiacom
    2017-10-23T04:55:11+00:00
    2017-10-23T04:55:11+00:00
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  • Multiple factors led EC to hold Himachal polls earlier: CEC

    Multiple factors led EC to hold Himachal polls earlier: CEC

    ANI Feeds | October 23, 2017 2:24 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Multiple factors led EC to hold Himachal polls earlier: CEC
    indiacom
    2017-10-23T03:24:17+00:00
    2017-10-23T03:24:17+00:00
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  • CEC Achal Kumar Joti Denies Taking Bungalow Favour From Gujarat Government, Says Had Paid Rent

    CEC Achal Kumar Joti Denies Taking Bungalow Favour From Gujarat Government, Says Had Paid Rent

    India.com News Desk | October 23, 2017 7:31 AM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    CEC Achal Kumar Joti Denies Taking Bungalow Favour From Gujarat Government, Says Had Paid Rent
    indiacom
    2017-10-22T20:31:10+00:00
    2017-10-22T20:31:10+00:00
    Achal Kumar Joti
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  • Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: VVPATS, Height of Voting Compartment to be Raised; All You Need to Know

    Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: VVPATS, Height of Voting Compartment to be Raised; All You Need to Know

    India.com News Desk | October 12, 2017 4:44 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: VVPATS, Height of Voting Compartment to be Raised; All You Need to
    indiacom
    2017-10-12T05:44:03+00:00
    2017-10-12T06:41:54+00:00
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  • Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017 Dates: Voting on November 9, Counting on December 18

    Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017 Dates: Voting on November 9, Counting on December 18

    Pragati Ratti Sharma | October 12, 2017 4:29 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017 Dates: Voting on November 9, Counting on December 18
    indiacom
    2017-10-12T05:29:28+00:00
    2017-10-12T05:59:17+00:00
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  • Guj RS polls: EC seeks report from state; orders security for MLAs

    Guj RS polls: EC seeks report from state; orders security for MLAs

    PTI Feeds | July 29, 2017 9:31 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Guj RS polls: EC seeks report from state; orders security for MLAs
    indiacom
    2017-07-29T10:31:21+00:00
    2017-07-29T10:31:21+00:00
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  • Guj RS polls: Cong wants EC probe over alleged misuse of power

    Guj RS polls: Cong wants EC probe over alleged misuse of power

    PTI Feeds | July 29, 2017 9:14 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Guj RS polls: Cong wants EC probe over alleged misuse of power
    indiacom
    2017-07-29T10:14:11+00:00
    2017-07-29T10:14:11+00:00
    Achal Kumar Joti
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  • Andhra opposition MPs meet poll panel, ask for TDP's derecognition

    Andhra opposition MPs meet poll panel, ask for TDP's derecognition

    PTI Feeds | July 17, 2017 6:12 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Andhra opposition MPs meet poll panel, ask for TDP's derecognition
    indiacom
    2017-07-17T07:12:18+00:00
    2017-07-17T07:12:18+00:00
    Achal Kumar Joti
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  • Had a satisfying tenure as Chief Election Commissioner: Zaidi

    Had a satisfying tenure as Chief Election Commissioner: Zaidi

    PTI Feeds | July 8, 2017 11:19 PM IST

    Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather

    Had a satisfying tenure as Chief Election Commissioner: Zaidi
    indiacom
    2017-07-08T12:19:19+00:00
    2017-07-08T12:19:19+00:00
    Achal Kumar Joti
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  • Achal Kumar Joti Takes Charge as 21st Chief Election Commissioner: Who is he?

    Achal Kumar Joti Takes Charge as 21st Chief Election Commissioner: Who is he?

    India.com News Desk | July 6, 2017 12:05 PM IST

    Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Thursday took over as the 21st Chief Election

    Achal Kumar Joti Takes Charge as 21st Chief Election Commissioner: Who is he?
    indiacom
    2017-07-06T01:05:57+00:00
    2017-07-06T01:12:02+00:00
    Achal Kumar Joti
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  • Achal Kumar Jyoti to be New Chief Election Commissioner Succeeding Nasim Zaidi

    Achal Kumar Jyoti to be New Chief Election Commissioner Succeeding Nasim Zaidi

    Zeeshan Shaikh | July 4, 2017 5:17 PM IST

    In Gujarat, Achal Kumar Jyoti served at the top bureaucratic post of the state when Prime Minister

    Achal Kumar Jyoti to be New Chief Election Commissioner Succeeding Nasim Zaidi
    indiacom
    2017-07-04T06:17:12+00:00
    2017-07-04T13:05:50+00:00
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