Chapter II — NATIONAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COMMISSION.

Section 7Removal of Chairperson or Member of National Commission

Section 7: Removal of Chairperson or Member of National Commission

7. Removal of Chairperson or Member of National Commission

(1)

The Central Government may, by order, remove from office, the Chairperson or any other Member of the National Commission, 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)

is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or

(e)

has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a Member; or

(f)

has so misused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.

(2)

No Member shall be removed under clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1) unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.