Department deems it appropriate until a new nomination is made.

Disqualification and removal of a member of the Board Disqualification and removal of a member of the Board.- 1. No nominated person shall be appointed or retained as a member who is adjudged an insolvent, has been declared of unsound mind, or has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude. 2. The board may remove a nominated member on grounds of prolonged absence (more than three consecutive meetings) or if the member is deemed to have misused the position, subject to an opportunity to show cause as prescribed in rules. 3. In the event of any vacancy occurring on account of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal under sub-section (2), such vacancy shall be filled by the Board by fresh nomination for the remaining term as per the rules. 4. Any nominated member of the Board may at any time resign from his/her office by writing under his/her hand addressed to the Chairperson, and his/her office shall, on acceptance of resignation, become vacant. 5. No person shall be chosen as, or continue to be, a nominated member of the Board who- a. is a salaried officer or an employee of the State Government; or b. is or at any time has been adjudged insolvent; or c. is found to be a lunatic or becomes of unsound mind; or d. is or has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude; or e. is an aggregator or owner or manufacturer of goods who has defaulted or violated any provision of this Act.