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.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Section 54
Removal of Chief Commissioner or Commissioner
Englishहिंदी
⚡ 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?
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
Canonical Web linkhttps://nyaya.cloud/acts/consumer-protection-act-2019/54
Embed this Section Card
Want to display this Section explanation card on your website? Copy and paste the HTML code below:
Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 54 CPA
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...
Landmark Case Laws
Landmark Judgments under Section 54 CPA
Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)
Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)
Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)
Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)
Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)
Commonly Cited Alongside
Sections commonly cited alongside Section 54
Contextual Workflows
Recommended AI Workstation Tools
Related Concepts
Consumer Protection Act2019Central Consumer Protection AuthorityChief CommissionerCommissionersremoval