What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the Natio

What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission?

5 years or up to 70 years of age
3 years or up to 70 years of age
5 years or up to 65 years of age
3 years or up to 65 years of age
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
The term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission is 3 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.
– The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 initially stipulated a term of 5 years or until the age of 70 years for the Chairperson and Members.
– The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced the term of office for the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC to three years.
– The age limit for holding office remains at 70 years. So, the term is 3 years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
The 2019 amendment also allowed the Chairperson and Members to be eligible for re-appointment. The Chairman must be a former Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court, while members include a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Chief Justice of a High Court, and persons with knowledge or practical experience in matters relating to human rights.