(I) The President and the Members of the District Forum shall hold office for a term of 5 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, and shall not be eligible for reappointment:
(a) by writing under his hand and addressed to the State Government resign his office any time ;
(b) be removed from his office in accordance with provisions of sub-rule (5).
(a) has been adjudged an insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted of an offence which in the opinion of the State Government, involves moral turpitude; or
(c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as such Member, 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.
(II) The President or any Member ceasing to hold office as such shall not hold any appointment in or be connected with the management or administrations of an organisation which have been the subject of any proceedings under the Act during his tenure for a period of 5 years from the date on which he ceases to hold such office.
Section 16 • The Assam State Consumer Protection Rules, 1989
6. Salary and other allowances and terms and conditions of the President and Members of the State Commission. [Section 16(2)].
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