(1) The Central Government may remove from office any member, who—
- has been adjudged as an insolvent;
- has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude;
- has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a member;
- has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a member;
- has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest; or
- has been guilty of proven misbehaviour.
(2) No member shall be removed under clause (e) or clause (f) of sub-section (1) unless such member has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.