Section 2. The Minorities Commission with statutory status would infuse confidence among the minorities about t

2. The Minorities Commission with statutory status would infuse confidence among the minorities about the working and the effectiveness the Commission. It would also carry more weight with the State Governments/Union territory Administrations and the Ministries/Departments and the other organisations of the Central Government. 2. 17th May, 1993, vide Notifn. No. S.O. 317(E), dated 17th May, 1993, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, s. 3(ii). 3. Added by Act 41 of 1995, s. 2 (w.e.f. 18-9-1995). 4. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for "Chairperson and six Members" (w.e.f. 18-9-1995). (d) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting; (e) is, without obtaining leave of absence from the Commission, absent from three consecutive meetings of the Commission; or (f) has, in the opinion of the Central Government, so abused the position of Chairperson or Member as to render that person's continuance in office detrimental to the interests of minorities or the public interest: Provided that no person shall be removed under this clause until that person has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter. (4) A vacancy caused under sub-section (2) or otherwise shall be filled by fresh nomination. (5) The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson and Members shall be such as may be prescribed.