(1) Whenever the State Government is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds for making an inquiry against the Chairperson or Members on the grounds specified in section 8 or section 12 as the case may be, the Government may, after consultation with Chief Justice of the High Court at Mumbai, appoint a Retired High Court Judge for the purpose of conducting such inquiry.
(2) The State Government shall inform the charges against the Chairperson or such Members, as the case may be, to the Retired High Court Judge so appointed.
(3) The State Government shall forward to the Judge so appointed copies of
(a) The statement of charges against the Chairperson or Members, as the case may be;
(b) Material documents and other evidences relevant to the inquiry.
(4) During the period of inquiry, the Chairperson and such Member against whom the inquiry is conducted shall cease to function his duties until the inquiry is over and final order in such case is issued by the Government. During the inquiry of Chairperson of the Admissions Regulating Authority, the charge of the Authority shall be given to the Chairperson of the Fees Regulating Authority and during the inquiry of Chairperson of the Fees Regulating Authority; the charge of the Authority shall be given to Chairperson of the Admissions Regulating Authority. In case of inquiry against both the Chairpersons are conducted simultaneously or one of the post of Chairperson is vacant, the Government may appoint suitable person to discharge the functions of the Chairperson of such Authority.