(1) The Central Government may, remove a Member from his office if he––
(a) is an undischarged insolvent; or
(b) has engaged at any time (except Part-time Member), during his term of
office, in any paid employment; or
(c) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central
Government, involves moral turpitude; or
(d) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect
prejudicially his functions as a Member; or
(e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office
prejudicial to the public interest; or
(f) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a Member.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no Member shall
be removed from his office on the grounds specified in clauses (d) and (e) of that
sub-section unless the Supreme Court, on a reference being made to it in this behalf
by the Central Government, has, on an inquiry, held by it in accordance with such
procedure as may be prescribed in this behalf by the Supreme Court, reported that the
Member, ought on such ground or grounds to be removed.
