Section 21 — Disqualifications for appointment and continuation as Chairperson and Members of Board

What this section requires

A person is disqualified from appointment or continuation as Chairperson or Member if she has been adjudged insolvent; convicted of an offence the Central Government considers to involve moral turpitude; become physically or mentally incapable; acquired a financial or other interest likely to prejudice her functions; or so abused her position that continuing would prejudice the public interest. Removal requires an opportunity to be heard.

Who it applies to

The Chairperson and Members of the Board — this governs their own eligibility to hold office, not a Data Fiduciary duty.

Checklist

• Not applicable — a disqualification standard for Board members carries no fiduciary-facing checklist.

Penalty exposure

Not applicable — no Schedule item attaches to Board member disqualification.

Implementation timeline

In force since 13 November 2025.