(1) ANon-official member may, by way of notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Government, resign from his office.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Government may, by order, remove from the office, a Non-official member, if he,-
(a) is anun-discharged insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which, in the opinion of the Government, involves moral turpitude;
or
(c) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
or
(d) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting; or
(e) remains absent from three consecutive meetings of the Commission, without obtaining leave; or
(f) has in the opinion of the Government so abused the position of nonofficial member, as to render such person to continue in office being detrimental to the interest of the Commission or public interest:
Appointment of non-official members.
Term of office of non-official members.
Resignation and removal of nonofficial members.
Disqualifications.
Casual vacancy.
Headquarter of the Commission.
Advisory Councils.
Committees.
Meetings of the Commission.
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Provided that no such person shall be removed under this subsection unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.
Fe No person shall be eligible for appointment as a Non-official member, if he,-
(a) is nota citizen of India; or
(b) has not attained the age of 21 years; or
(c) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
or
(d) _ is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which in the opinion of the Government, involves moral turpitude; or
(e) has been dismissed from the service of the Government for misconduct and has been declared to be disqualified for employment in public service; or
(f) is adjudged insolvent.
8. In the event of death, resignation or disqualification of Non-official member or of his becoming incapable of acting before the expiry of his term of office, a casual vacancy shall be deemed to have occurred in such office and such vacancy shall be filled as early as possible by appointment of a person thereto as member who shall hold office for the unexpired term of his predecessor.
9. The headquarter of the Commission shall be located at Chandigarh or Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.