(1) The State Government may dismiss any nominated member of the Board covered under the Act on following grounds-
(a) if he/she is insolvent, or
(b) he/she is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(c) he/she has been convicted of any offence which involves moral turpitude;
or
(d) he/she has been convicted of any offence under this Act; or
(e) he/she has directly or indirectly by himself/herself or through any partner have any share or interest in any firm/company carrying on the business of development, transport, contract, etc. in the affairs of the Board or Institutions under this Act; or
(f) He/she has abused his/her position as member and in the opinion of the State Government or the Board as to render his/her continuance in the Board detrimental to the interests of the general public.
(2) No order of removal shall be made by the State Government or the Board under this section unless the member concerned has been given reasonable opportunity to show cause against the same.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act every member of the Board shall be liable for the loss, waste or misappropriation of the Uttarakhand Char Dham Fund, if such loss, waste or misappropriation is a direct consequence of his/her wilful act. A suit for compensation may be instituted against him/her by the Board.
Vacancy of nominated member on Disqualification
7. If a member of the Board is subject to any of the disqualification specified in section 6, his/her seat shall thereafter become vacant.
Meetings of the Board