(1)Any person falling within the categories specified in sub- , section (2) of section 3 of the Act and who has not attained the age of sixtyfive years may be nominated as the Chairperson or as a Member.
(2) The Chairperson and every Member shall, unless removed from office under sub-section (3) of section 4 of the Act, hold office for a period not exceeding three years, or till the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1),
(a) A person who has held' the office of Chairperson shall be eligible for re-nomination, and
(b) A person who has held the office of a Member shall be eligible for re-nomination as a Member or nomination as a Chairperson:
Provided that a person who has held office for two terms, in any capacity except the Member-Secretary, shall not be eligible for re-nomination as Chairperson or as Member.
(4) If the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to illness or other incapacity, the Central Government shall nominate any other Member to act as Chairperson and the Member so nominated shall hold office of Chairperson until the Chairperson Resumes office.
(5) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death or resignation. The Central Government shall nominate any other Member to act as Chairperson and the Member so nominated shall hold office of Chairperson until the vacancy is filled by a fresh nomination under sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Act.