Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) ANon-official member may, by way of notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Government, resign from his office. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Government may, by order, remove from the office, a Non-official member, if he,- (a) is anun-discharged insolvent; or (b) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which, in the opinion of the Government, involves moral turpitude; or (c) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or (d) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting; or (e) remains absent from three consecutive meetings of the Commission, without obtaining leave; or (f) has in the opinion of the Government so abused the position of non- official member, as to render such person to continue in office being detrimental to the interest of the Commission or public interest: Appointment of non-official members. Term of office of non-official members. Resignation and removal of non- official members. Disqualifications. Casual vacancy. Headquarter of the Commission. Advisory Councils. Committees. Meetings of the Commission. 248 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), DECEMBER 29, 2017 (PAUSA 8, 1939 SAKA) Provided that no such person shall be removed under this sub- section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter. Fe No person shall be eligible for appointment as a Non-official member, if he,- (a) is nota citizen of India; or (b) has not attained the age of 21 years; or (c) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or (d) _ is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which in the opinion of the Government, involves moral turpitude; or (e) has been dismissed from the service of the Government for misconduct and has been declared to be disqualified for employment in public service; or (f) is adjudged insolvent.