Section 26:
Tenure of office of Chairperson and other members.
(1) The Chairperson and every other
member shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years from the date on which he enters upon his
office and shall be eligible for reappointment:
Provided that no person shall hold office as the Chairperson or other member after he has attained the
age of sixty-five years.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a member may--
(a) relinquish his office by giving in writing to the Central Government notice of not less than
three months; or
(b) be removed from his office in accordance with the provisions of section 27.