Terms of office and conditions of service of members

(1) Every member including the Chairperson shall hold office for a period of three years. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a member 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 provisions 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 remuneration payable to the members shall be fixed by the Government.