Removal of chairperson or members of Tribunal.

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Chapter IX NATIONAL SPORTS TRIBUNAL

Statutory text

(1) The Central Government shall remove from office a chairperson or member of the Tribunal who---
- (a) has been adjudged an insolvent;
- (b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude;
- (c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a member;
- (d) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a member; or
- (e) has so abused his position as to render his continuation in office prejudicial to public interest: Provided that where the chairperson or member is proposed to be removed on any ground specified in clauses (c) to (e), he shall be informed of the charges against him and given an opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a member of the Tribunal shall not be removed from his office on the grounds specified therein unless the Chief Justice of India or his nominee judge, on a reference being made to him in this behalf by the Central Government, has on inquiry held in accordance with such procedure as he may specify in this behalf, recommended the removal.

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