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CHAPTER VIII MEDIATION COUNCIL OF INDIA

Section 35: Removal

The Mediation Act, 2023

The Central Government may, remove any Member from his office, if he—

(a) is an undischarged insolvent; or

(b) has engaged at any time, during his term of office, in any paid employment without the permission of the Central Government; 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:

Provided that where a Member is proposed to be removed on any ground, he shall be informed of charges against him and given an opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.

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