Removal of Chairperson and Member

Removal of Chairperson and Member:

1. (1) The Government may remove from office, the Chairperson or any other Member, who –
   • (a) has been adjudged an insolvent;
   • (b) has been convicted of an offence which in the opinion of the Government involves moral turpitude;
   • (c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as the Chairperson or member;
   • (d) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as the Chairperson or member;
   • (e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest: Provided that the Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed under this clause, unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.
2. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), any member whose term of office has expired or who has resigned or who has been removed shall not be eligible for re-appointment in the Commission.