26. Tenure of office of Chairperson and other members
(1)
The Chairperson and every other member shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for reappointment:
Provided that no person shall hold office as the Chairperson or other member after he has attained the age of sixty-five years.
(2)
Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), 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 27.