Removal or suspension of a member

(1) The Government may remove from the Board any member who, in their opinion,- (a) refuses to act;or (b) has become incapable of acting;or (c) has so abused his position, as a member, as to render his continuance on the Board detrimental to the interest of the public;or (d) is absent without permission from all the meetings of the Board for four successive months or for the period in which three successive meetings are held, whichever period is longer;or (e) ceases to reside in the State of Kerala;or (f) is otherwise unsuitable to continue as a member: Provided that removal under this sub section shall not be made unless the member concerned has been given an opportunity to submit his explanation to the Government. (2) The Government may suspend any member of the Board pending action against him under sub-section (1). (3) A member who has been removed under sub-section (1) shall not be re-appointed as a member of the Board or appointed in any other capacity under the Board. (4) The Government may declare void any transaction in connection with which a member has been removed under sub-section(1).