TMI BlogComposition of the State CommissionX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... use shall be made except after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court;] [ ( b ) not less than two, and not more than such number of members, as may be prescribed, and one of whom shall be a woman, who shall have the following qualifications, namely :— ( i ) be not less than thirty-five years of age; ( ii ) possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised universi ty; and ( iii ) be per ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... of the State Government, involves moral turpitude; or ( b ) is an undischarged insolvent; or ( c ) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a compe tent court; or ( d ) has been removed or dismissed from the service of the Government or a body corporate owned or controlled by the Govern ment; or ( e ) has, in the opinion of the State Government, such financial or other interest, as is likely t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... sitting Judge of that High Court to act as Chairman. (1B)( i ) The jurisdiction, powers and authority of the State Commission may be exercised by Benches thereof. ( ii ) A Bench may be constituted by the President with one or more members as the President may deem fit. ( iii ) If the members of a Bench differ in opinion on any point, the points shall be decided according to the opinion of the maj ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... mendation of the President of the State Commission taking into consideration such factors as may be prescribed including the work load of the State Commission. ] [ (3) Every member of the State Commission shall hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty-seven years, which ever is earlier: Provided that a member shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of five years ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... to the category of the member who is required to be appointed under the provisions of sub-section (1A) in place of the person who has resigned. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), a person appointed as the President or as a member, before the commencement of the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002, shall continue to hold such office as President or member, as the case ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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