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Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for “other Member” (w.e.f. 23-11-2006). (a) the Chief Minister —chairperson; (b) Speaker of the Legislative Assembly —member; (c) Minister in-charge of the Department of Home in that State —member; (d) Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly —member: 12 1[24. Term of office of Chairperson and Members of the State Commission.—(1) A person appointed as Chairperson shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. (2) A person appointed as a Member shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of five years: Provided that no Member shall hold office after he has attained the age of seventy years. (3) On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson or a Member shall be ineligible for further employment under the Government of a State or under the Government of India.]