Removal of member from office
Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with removal of member from office. 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; The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
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.
Section 7, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
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Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Removal of member from office". 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;
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Energy Conservation Act 2001 7, section 7 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Management of Bureau), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 7, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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