section 5
Removal of Ombudsman.
The Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014Infrastructure201420 sections
Statutory text
- (1) The Ombudsman shall not be removed from his office except by an order made by the 1[Lieutenant Governor] on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after the High Court, on reference being made to it by the 1[Lieutenant Governor], has, on inquiry held in accordance with the procedure prescribed in that behalf by the High Court, has reported that the Ombudsman ought on any such ground be removed.
- (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the 1[Lieutenant Governor] may by order remove from office the Ombudsman if he––
- (i) is adjudged as insolvent ; or
- (ii) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office ; or
- (iii) is unable to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body ; or
- (iv) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court ; or
- (v) is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude ; or
- (vi) is, without leave of absence, absent from his office for thirty days.
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