(1) The full-time Chairperson or a Member, other than an ex officio member, may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Central Government, resign his office.
Resignation and removal of Chairperson and Members.
(2) The Central Government may remove the Chairperson or any member, other than an ex officio member, from his office, in such manner as may be prescribed, if such person--
(a) is adjudged an insolvent;
(b) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office;
(c) is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body;
(d) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
(e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest;
(f) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions; or
(g) is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which in the opinion of the Central Government involves moral turpitude:
Provided that no such Member shall be so removed, 8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— unless he has been given an opportunity of being heard.
Term of office of Chairperson and Members.
6. The full-time Chairperson or a Member, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances.