Removal of Chairperson/Member

The Government of Uttarakhand may remove the Chairperson or a Member from the office (other than an ex-officio member), if the person holding such an office - (a) becomes insolvent; or/and (b) is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of six months or more; or/and (c) becomes of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or/and (d) is, without obtaining leave of absence, absent in three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or/and (e) in the opinion of the Government of Uttarakhand, has so abused the position of Chairperson or Member, as the case may be, to render that person's continuance in office detrimental to public interest: Provided that no person shall be removed under this section without giving the person an opportunity of being heard in the matter.