(1) The Government of Puducherry, in consultation with the Hon’ble the Chief Justice, High Court, Madras may remove any non-official member from the Union Territory of Puducherry Authority nominated under sub-rule (c) of rule 4, who—
(a) fails, without sufficient cause, to attend three consecutive meetings of the Union Territory of Puducherry Authority; or
(b) has been adjudged as an insolvent; or
(c) has been convicted of an offence which, involves moral turpitude; or
(d) has become physically or mentally in capable of acting as a member; or
(e) has so abused his position as-to render his continuance in the Union Territory of Puducherry Authority prejudicial to the public interest.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything contained, in sub-rule (1), no member shall be removed from the Union Territory of Puducherry Authority on the ground specified in clause(e) of that sub-rule unless the Hon’ble the Chief Justice of the High Court, Madras on a reference being made to him in this behalf by the Government of Puducherry, on any inquiry held by him or under his directions, in accordance with such procedure as he may specify in this behalf, recommends that the member ought, on such ground, to be removed.
(3) A member may, be writing under his hand addressed to the Government of Puducherry resign from the Union territory of Puducherry Authority and such resignation shall take effect from the date on which it is accepted by the Government of Puducherry or on the expiry of thirty days from the date of tendering resignation, whichever is earlier.