Article 255 – National Dalit Commission

• (a)
  if he/she submits written resignation to the President,
• (b)
  If he/she is passed 65 years of age,
• (c)
  in case impeachment proposal filed against him/her is passed as per Article 101,
• (d)
  If she/he is removed by the President on the recommendation of Constitutional Council for being unable to discharge the duties of her/his office due to physical or mental illness, or
• (e)
  if he/she dies.

Provided that, nothing in this Clause shall be deemed to be a bar to the appointment of a member of the Commission as chairperson thereof, and when a member is so appointed as the Chairperson, her/his term of office shall be computed so as to include her/his tenure as member as well.

• (a)
  a person from Dalit community who has significantly contributed to Dalit welfare, human rights and in the legal field for at least ten years,
• (b)
  in case of the Chairperson, a person who has held at least Bachelor’s Degree in human rights, social justice, sociology, or law from the recognized university
• (c)
  who has attained the age of forty-five years,
• (d)
  who has not been a member of any political party immediately before the appointment,
• (e)
  who possesses high moral character.

Provided that, extreme economic breakdown has led to the state of emergency, this provision shall not be applicable.

Provided that, nothing in this clause shall be deemed to be a bar to the appointment to any position of a political nature, or to any position which has the responsibility of making investigations, inquiries or findings on any subject, or to the position which has the responsibility of submitting advice, opinions or recommendations.