In force · As amended up to 2026-08
7[ 6A. Removal of Chairman, Member, etc., from the Commission.— The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, remove from office any member of the Commission who —
(a) is or becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 6; or
(b) in the opinion of the Central Government has failed or is unable to carry out his duties; or
(c) absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without the leave of the Commission:
1. The proviso omitted by Act 10 of 2006, s. 3 (w.e.f. 15-5-2006).
2. Subs. by Act 12 of 1987, s. 5, for sections 5 and 6 (w.e.f. 24-7-1987).
3. Subs. by Act 10 of 2006, s. 4, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 15-5-2006).
4. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for "shall be responsible" (w.e.f. 15-5-2006).
5. Ins. by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-5-2006).
6. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 15-5-2006).
7. Ins. by Act 12 of 1987, s. 6 (w.e.f. 24-7-1987).
Provided that before issuing any such notification, the Central Government shall give an opportunity to the member concerned to show cause against such removal.]
Source: India Code