Term of office and conditions of service of members.

(1) Every member other than the Secretary shall hold office for a period of five years.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) a member other than the Secretary, may--

(i) by writing under his hand and addressed to the Government resign his office at any time;

(ii) be removed from his office in accordance with the provisions of section 11.

(3) A vacancy arising by reason of resignation or removal of any member of the Commission under sub-section (2) or otherwise shall be filled up in accordance with the rpovisions contained in section 5:

Provided that a person so appointed shall hold office for the remaining period of the term of the person in whose place such person is appointed.

(4) The members other than the Secretary, shall receive a fixed honorarium and other allowances and shall be governed by such conditions of service, as may be prescribed:

Provided that the fixation of the honorarium shall be without taking into consideration the past service rendered by the person in any capacity before his appointment as a member.