(1) If at least One Fourth of the currently
existing members of the Assembly make an application in writing to the
prime Minister that any office-bearer or Assembly member has failed to
perform the duties of his or her office in consonance with the objectives of
this Act or to perform conduct corresponding to his or her office or to
perform his or her duties honestly, the Prime Minister shall form an inquiry
committee from amongst the members of the Assembly.
(2) The inquiry committee as referred to in Sub-section (1) shall
make inquiries into the matter and submit its report to the Prime Minister,
and the Prime Minister shall arrange to lay such a report before the
Assembly for discussions.
(3) If, on holding discussions on the report submitted pursuant to
Sub-section (2), a majority of the members of the Assembly decide to the
effect that the office-bearer or member of the Assembly has failed to
perform the duties of his or her office in consonance with the objectives of
this Act or to perform conduct corresponding to his or her office or to
perform his or her duties honestly, the Prime Minister shall remove such
office-bearer or member of the Assembly from his or her office.
(4) Prior to removing the office-bearer or member of the Assembly
pursuant to Sub-section (3), the office-bearer or member shall be given an
opportunity to defend himself or herself.