Section 14

Removal of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and members.

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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    (1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, remove the Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson of the Committee or any member thereof, if he--
         (i) is or becomes subject to any of the disqualifications specified in section 12; or
         (ii) refuses to act or is incapable of acting or acts in a manner which the Central Government, after hearing any explanation that he may offer, considers to be prejudicial to the interests of the Committee or the interests of the pilgrims; or
         (iii) fails, in the opinion of the Committee, to attend three consecutive meetings of the Committee, without sufficient excuse.
     (2) Where the Chairperson or a Vice-Chairperson of the Committee is removed under sub-section (1), he shall also cease to be a member of the Committee.

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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