5. Tenure of office of Chairperson and other members
[(1) The term of office of the Chairperson and other whole-time members shall be five years from the date on which they enter upon their office or till they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible for reappointment.]
(2)
A part-time member shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
(3)
Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), a member may—
(a)
relinquish his office by giving in writing to the Central Government notice of not less than three months; or
(b)
be removed from his office in accordance with the provisions of section 6.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 05-02-2026 . Subs. by Act 40 of 2025, s. 89, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 05-02-2026)