Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act,2006
Section 6. Substitution of new section for Section 6
For Section 6 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:-
“6. Term of office of Chairperson and Members.-
(1) A person appointed as Chairperson shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
(2) A person appointed as a 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 re-appointment for another term of five years :
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 India or under the Government of any State.”.
