Power of Government to remove Commissioner from office

Power of Government to remove Commissioner from office. —

1. (1) The Government may at any time remove the Commissioner from office—
   • (a) if he has been guilty of misconduct which renders him unsuitable for the office;
   • (b) if he has become incapable of performing his duties or has been declared as an insolvent;
   • (c) if he has been convicted of any offence which implies a defect of character;
   • (d) if he has been absent from his duties otherwise than on leave duly granted for a period exceeding thirty consecutive days or for a total period exceeding three months in any year; or
   • (e) if he is negligent in the performance of his duties.
2. (2) The Government may also remove the Commissioner from office if the Corporation by a resolution passed at a meeting and supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total strength of the members of the Corporation, recommends the removal of the Commissioner on the ground of his inefficiency or misconduct.