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Chapter 5 · Data Protection Board of India
Section 20 - Salary, allowances & term of office
Terms of service for MembersThis fixes the Board members' terms of service.
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This fixes the Board members' terms of service. Their salary, allowances and conditions are set by the Rules and cannot be changed to their disadvantage after appointment. They serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment.
Key points
- Salary, allowances and service conditions are prescribed by the Rules.
- Terms cannot be varied to a member's disadvantage after appointment.
- Two-year term, eligible for re-appointment.
Official section text
Section 20. Salary, allowances payable to and term of office.
(1)
The salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed, and shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.
(2)
The Chairperson and other Members shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
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