(1) The Central Government may remove from office any member, who—>
(a) has been adjudged as 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 Removal of members from office in certain circumstances.
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(e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no member shall be removed from his office on the ground specified in clause (d) or clause (e) of that sub-section unless the Supreme Court on a reference being made to it in this behalf by the Central Government, has, on an inquiry, held by it in accordance with such procedure as it may specify in this behalf, reported that the member ought, on such ground or grounds, to he removed.
Meetings. 8. (1) The Authority shall meet at such times and places, and shall observe such rules.
of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including quorum at such meetings) as may be provided by regulations.
(2) The Chairperson or, if for any reason, he is unable to attend a meeting of the Authority, the Vice-Chairperson and in his absence, any other member chosen by the members present from amongst themselves at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.
(3) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present and voting, and in .the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the person presiding, shall have a second or casting vote.
(4) The Authority may make regulations for the transaction of business at its meetings.
Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Authority.
9. No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of—
(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority; or
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a member of the Authority; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.
Officers and other employees of Authority.
10, (7) The Authority may appoint officers and such other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Ordinance.
(2) The salary and allowances payable to, and the other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Authority appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be determined by regulations.
Functions 'of Authority.
CHAPTER III POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF AUTHORITY