(1) The Chairperson and every other whole-time member shall hold office for a term of 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 a Chairperson after he has attained the age of sixty-five years:
     Provided further that no person shall hold office as a whole-time member after he has attained the age of sixty-two years.
     (2) A part-time member shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
     (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), 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 6.