(1) The Central Government may, remove a Member from his office if he,-
(a) is an undischarged insolvent; or
(b) has engaged at any time (except Part-time Member), during his term of office, in any paid employment; or
(c) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude; 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; or
(f) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a Member.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no Member shall be removed from his office on the grounds specified in clauses (d) and (e) of that sub-section unless the Supreme Court, on a reference being made to it in this behalf by the Central Government, has, on an inquiry, held by it in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed in this behalf by the Supreme Court, reported that the Member, ought on such ground or grounds to be removed.
(1) The Centre may constitute such Committees as may be considered necessary to administer various aspects of its functions.
(2) The composition and functions of the Committees referred to in sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed.
(3) The Committee shall meet at such time and at such places and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings including the quorum as may be specified by the regulations.
(1) The Chairperson shall ordinarily preside at the meetings of the Centre:
Provided that, in his absence, the Member chosen by the other Members present amongst themselves shall preside at the meetings.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Chairperson to ensure that the decisions taken by the Centre are implemented.
(3) The Chairperson shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are assigned to him under this Act.
(4) The Centre shall meet at least four times a year and follow such procedure in its meetings including quorum at such meetings in such manner as may be specified by the regulations.
(5) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Centre shall be-
(a) decided by a majority of votes by the Members present and voting, and in the
event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the person
presiding, shall have a casting vote;
(b) dealt with as expeditiously as possible and the Centre shall dispose of the same within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the application:
Provided that where any such application could not be disposed of within the
said period of
sixty days, the Centre shall record its reasons in writing for not disposing of
the application within that period.
(6) The Chairperson may invite any expert, not being a Member, to attend the meetings of the Centre, but such invitee shall not be entitled to vote at the meeting.
(1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Centre who shall be responsible for day-to-day administration of the Centre and for this purpose, he shall maintain liaison with the Centre and the Secretariat.
(2) The appointment, qualifications and the terms and conditions of services of the Chief Executive Officer shall be such as may be specified by the regulations.
(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions as may be specified by the regulations or as may be delegated to him by the Centre.
The Centre may, for the purpose of discharging of its powers, functions and duties, by general or special order in writing, specify the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the Centre by or under this Act (except the power to make regulation) which may also be exercised or performed by the Chief Executive Officer or any officer or officers of the Centre and the conditions and restrictions, if any, subject to which the powers and duties may be exercised and performed.
(1) There shall be a Secretariat to the Centre consisting of-
(a) Registrar, who shall supervise the activities of the Centre;
(b) Counsel, dealing with the matters relating to domestic and international arbitration; and
(c) such number of other officers and employees as may be prescribed.
(2) The qualifications, experience, method of selection and the functions of the Registrar, Counsel and other officers and employees shall be such as may be prescribed.