NYAYA SIGNAL
Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 1994 · Section 6

Section 6 — Term of office of Chairperson and Members.

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

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[6. Term of office of Chairperson and Members.—(1)  A person appointed as Chairperson  shall 

hold office for a term of 
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[three years] from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains 

the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier 
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[and shall be eligible for re-appointment]. 

(2)  A person appointed as a Member shall hold office for a term of 
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[three years] from the date on 

which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment 
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Provided that no Member shall hold office after he has attained the age of seventy years. 

(3) On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson or a Member shall be ineligible for further employment 

under the Government of India or under the Government of any State.]

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