# The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, Section 7: Removal of member from office

- Act: The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001)
- In force from: 2012-06-28
- Ministry: Ministry of Power
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/energy-conservation-act-2001/section/7/

## Text

The Central Government shall remove a member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) of section 4 from office if he-- (a) is, or at any time has been, adjudicated as insolvent; (b) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; (c) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves a moral turpitude; (d) has, in the opinion of the Central Government, so abused his position as to render his continuation in office detrimental to the public interest: Provided that no member shall be removed under this clause unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.

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