Provided that the Chairperson or a Member shall not be removed from office, except after being given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Procedure and Powers of the Commission

1. (1) The Commission shall determine its own procedure and method of functioning as assigned to under this Act.
2. (2) The Commission, in the performance of its functions, while considering any matter, shall have the power to:-
   • (a) summon and enforce the attendance of any official, person or witnesses;
   • (b) require the production of any document;
   • (c) requisition of any public record from any Government Office, Village and Municipal/ Town Council.
3. (3) The Commission shall have the power to require any person or authority, including Local Bodies, to furnish information on such points or matters as in the opinion of the Commission may be useful for, or relevant to, any matter under the consideration of the Commission and any person so required shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, be deemed to be legally bound to furnish such information within the meaning of the provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).