Section 23. Disqualification for appointment as Independent Member

A person shall not be eligible to be appointed as an Independent Member of the Commission if he- (a) is not a citizen of India; (b) has been convicted by the court or against whom charges of an offence involving moral turpitude have been framed by the court; (c) has been dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from any public service; (d) has been declared insolvent by the court; (e) is of unsound mind; or (f) is or has been a Member of Parliament or the Legislature of a State or a local body; or is or has been an office-bearer of any political party or any organisation connected with a political party; or is or has been a member of any political party or any organisation affiliated to a political party.