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    Question

    On what grounds can the chairperson or member of FSSAI

    be removed?
    A Insolvency Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Physical or mental incapability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Acquired financial interest to affect his functions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8 of Food Safety and Standards Act, the Central Government may, by order, remove from office the Chairperson or any other Member, if the Chairperson or as the case may be, such other Member,— (a) has been adjudged an insolvent; or (b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude; or (c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a Member; or (d) has acquired such financial or other interests as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a Member; or (e) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.

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