Lawgist7Removal and suspension of member from office in certain circumstances
(1) The Central Government may remove from office any member, who,--
(a) has been adjudged an insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude; or
(c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a member; or
(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 continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.
1[(2) No such member shall be removed from his office under clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (1) unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.]
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1 Subs. by Act 2 of 2000, s. 7, for sub-sections (2) and (3) (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).
- 3 Establishment and incorporation of Authority
- 4 Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and other members
- 5 Term of office, conditions of service, etc., of Chairperson and other members
- 6 Powers of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- 7 Removal and suspension of member from office in certain circumstances
- 8 Meetings
- 9 Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Authority
- 10 Officers and other employees of Authority
