Section 5 — Disqualification for being the chairperson or a member

A person shall be disqualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a Member, if he:-

(a) has been adjudged as insolvent; or

(b) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting; or.

(c) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for any offence involving moral turpitude; or

(d) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect his functions as the Chairperson or a Member, or

(e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest; or

(f) is an sitting /ex Member of Parliament, or of any State Legislature or any local Commission or is a candidate for election thereto; or

(g) is an active member of a political party or holds a post therein.