Protection of Human Rights Act 1993
Section 24 :
1.[Term of office of Chairperson and Members of the State Commission :
(1) A person appointed as Chairperson shall hold office for a term of 2.[three years] from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier 3.[and shall be eligible for re-appointment].
(2) A person appointed as a Member shall hold office for a term of 2.[three years] from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment 4.[***]:
Provided that no Member shall hold office after he has attained the age of seventy years.
(3) On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson or a Member shall be ineligible for further employment under the Government of a State or under the Government of India.]
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1. Substituted for Section 24 by Act 43 of 2006, Section 15 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).
2. Substituted for “five years” by Act No. 19 of 2019, Section 6 dated 27.7.2019.
3. Inserted by Act No. 19 of 2019, Section 6 dated 27.7.2019.
4. The words “for another term of five years” omitted by Act No. 19 of 2019, dated 27.7.2019.
