Provided that no member shall be removed from office under this sub-section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.

Powers of Appellate Authority

1. (1) The Appellate Authority shall, for the purposes of its functions under this Regulation, have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in respect of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
   • (b) discovery and production of any document or other material object producible as evidence;
   • (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
   • (d) requisitioning any public record;
   • (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; and
   • (f) such other matters as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Appellate Authority shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and, subject to the other provisions of this Regulation and the rules made thereunder, shall have power to regulate its own procedure.