7. Removal and suspension of member from office in certain circumstances
(1)
The Central Government may remove from office any member, who,—
(a)
has been adjudged an 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
(e)
has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.
[(2) No such member shall be removed from his office under clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (1) unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.]
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 24-1-2000 Subs. by Act 2 of 2000, s. 7, for sub-sections (2) and (3) (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).