Section 12

Disqualification for being nominated, or for continuing, as a member of Committee.

The Haj Committee Act, 2002

  • Act 35 of 2002
  • Ministry of Minority Affairs
About this Act

An Act to establish a Haj Committee of India and State Haj Committees for making arrangements for the pilgrimage of Muslims for Haj, and for matters connected therewith.

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    A person shall be disqualified for being nominated, or for continuing as a member of the Committee, if he--
         (i) is not a citizen of India;
         (ii) is not a Muslim, except for ex officio members as provided in clause (iii) of section 4;
         (iii) is less than twenty-five years of age;
         (iv) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
         (v) is an undischarged insolvent;
         (vi) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves a moral turpitude;
         (vii) has been on a previous occasion--
             (a) removed from his office as a member; or
             (b) removed by an order of a competent authority either for not acting in the interest of the pilgrims or for corruption.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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