Term of office of Chairperson, Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members

(1) (a) The Chairperson shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office and shall be eligible for re-appointment up to two terms of the same duration or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. (b) The Senior Vice-Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of the said duration or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.

(2) Whenever a vacancy occurs by removal of the Chairperson or the Senior Vice-Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson or the Member, as the case may be, such a vacancy shall be filled up by the Government by nomination and such a person appointed shall remain in office for the remainder of his predecessor’s term of office.