Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
6.Term
of office of Members.-
(1)
A person appointed as Chairperson shall hold office for a term of five years
from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of
seventy years, whichever is earlier.
(2)
A person appointed as a Member shall hold a office for a term of five years
from the date on which the enters upon his office and shall be eligible for
re-appointment for another term of five years;
Provided
that no Member shall hold office after
he has attained the age of seventy years.
(3) On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson or a Member shall be ineligible
for further employment under the Government of India or under the government of
any state.