Power to remove or dismiss any trustee

(1) The Government may remove or dismiss a trustee of an institution if such trustee ---

(a) fails to discharge the duties and perform the functions of a trustee in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder; or

(b) disobeys the lawful orders issued under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder; or

(c) continuously neglects his duty or commits any malfeasance, misfeasance or breach of trust in respect of the institution; or

(d) misappropriates or deals improperly with the properties of the institution.

(2) Before taking action under sub-section (1), the Government shall frame charges against the trustee and give him an opportunity of meeting such charges.

(3) Pending enquiry into the charges framed against a trustee the Government may place him under suspension and appoint another person to discharge the duties and perform the functions of the trustee.