Removal of disqualification

(1) Where in the course of an audit under section 74 or an inquiry under section 75, or an inspection under section 76 or section 77, it appears that a person who is, or was, a member of a committee has misappropriated or fraudulently retained any money or other property or been guilty of breach of trust in relation to the society or of gross mismanagement of the affairs of the society or of misfeasance or default in carrying out his obligations and functions under the law, the Registrar may, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against such member, by order in writing remove such person from the office of member of committee, if he holds such office or disqualify him from holding in future the office of a member of the committee, if he has ceased to hold such office. (2) No person shall be removed or disqualified under sub-section (1) without being given an opportunity of making his representations. A copy of the order removing or disqualifying him shall be communicated to him.