23Disqualification for being nominated, or for continuing, as a member of the Committee

A person shall be disqualified for being nominated, or for continuing, as a member of the State Committee, if he--

(i) is not a citizen of India;

(ii) is not a resident of that State;

(iii) is not a Muslim, except for an Executive Officer as provided in clause (vi) of sub-section (1) of section 18;

(iv) is less than twenty-five years of age;

(v) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;

(vi) is an undischarged insolvent;

(vii) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the State Government, involves a moral turpitude;

(viii) has been on a previous occasion--

(a) removed from his office as a member; or

(b) removed by an order of a competent authority either for not acting in the interest of the pilgrims or for corruption.