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Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Section 54

Removal of Chief Commissioner or Commissioner

Quick Answer Reference: Section 54 CPA

  • Provision: Section 54 of CPA
  • Act: Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Classification: consumer
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 54 of CPA say?

The Central Government may remove from office the Chief Commissioner or any other Commissioner if they are adjudged an insolvent, or have been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude, or have become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a Chief Commissioner or Commissioner. As per Section 54 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, 'The Central Government may remove from office the Chief Commissioner or any other Commissioner if they are adjudged an insolvent, or have been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude, or have become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a Chief Commissioner or Commissioner.' The Central Government may also remove the Chief Commissioner or any other Commissioner if they have acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially their functions as a Chief Commissioner or Commissioner.

Indian StandardSection 54, Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Bluebook (21st ed.)Consumer Protection Act, 2019, § 54 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 54 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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What is Section 54 of CPA?

Section 54 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) defines and regulates "Removal of Chief Commissioner or Commissioner". The section states: The Central Government may remove from office the Chief Commissioner or any other Commissioner if they are adjudged an insolvent, or have been convicted of an offence which, in the...

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