Qualifications, tenure and terms and conditions of Deputy Chairperson.

(1) The Deputy Chairperson shall be appointed by the State Government from amongst persons being distinguished experts in the field of information and communication technology with special knowledge or experience in information technology and management, big data analytics, cyber security, new technology areas in the field of information and communication technology with atleast twenty-five years of demonstrated experience in industry or government having headed an organisation as its Chief Executive or Chief Information Technology Officer or its equivalent.

(2) The Deputy Chairperson shall hold office for a period of three years from the date he assumes office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more term.

(3) The Deputy Chairperson may resign from his office, in writing, under his hand to the State Government, after giving a notice of not less than thirty days.

(4) The remuneration and allowances payable to and the other terms and conditions of service of the Deputy Chairperson shall be such, as may be prescribed.