The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission can be removed

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission can be removed by the

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Chief Justice of India.

President of India.

Parliament of India.

Prime Minister of India.

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021

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The correct answer is B) President of India.

– As per Section 23 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the Chairperson or any other Member of the National Human Rights Commission can be removed from office by the President of India.
– The grounds for removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
– Before removal, the President must refer the matter for inquiry to the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court, after the inquiry, reports that the Chairperson or Member ought to be removed on such grounds, the President shall order the removal.
– While the Supreme Court conducts the inquiry, the ultimate authority for issuing the removal order is the President of India.

This procedure is similar to the removal process for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, emphasizing the importance and independence of the NHRC members. The President acts based on the binding recommendation from the Supreme Court after a due process of inquiry.

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