Section 6. Term of office of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Members.

(1) The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years from the date on which they enter upon their office or until they attain the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person appointed as a Member of the Board by virtue of an office under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall continue to be a Member of the Board so long as he continues to hold that office. (3) An Independent Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his appointment or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier and shall be eligible for reappointment: Provided that no Independent Member shall hold office for more than two terms: Provided further that an Independent Member shall not, during the said period of three years, be appointed to or be associated with any Major Port Authority in any other capacity, either directly or indirectly. (4) The Member appointed under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his appointment or until he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that no such Member shall hold office for more than two terms.