GSSC Act 5

Section 5 · Removal and suspension of Chairperson and member of the Commission

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(1)

Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (2) of section 4, the Governor may by order remove from office the Chairperson or any member, if the Chairperson or such member, as the case may be,-

(a)

is adjudged as insolvent; or

(b)

is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which in the opinion of the Governor involves moral turpitude; or

(c)

is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or

(d)

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

(e)

engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or

(f)

has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect pre-judicially his functions as a Chairperson or a member of the Commission; or

(g)

has abused his position so as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest:
Provided that, the Chairperson or any member shall not be removed under subsection
(1)unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.

(2)

The Governor may suspend the Chairperson or any other member till such time he passes order under sub-section (1).

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