Office-bearers of statutory board cannot be removed merely by using the word public interest

Sanjay Vs The State of Maharashtra (Bombay High Court) In the present case, absolutely no reason is forthcoming, nor the respondents have come with case as to what was the cause for terminating the Part Time Chairmanship of the petitioner. The State Government can only exercise this power on the basis of any relevant and strong material to suggest that continuation of such member would not be in public interest. There should be reason for removal of member. The powers of removal of the office-bearers of statutory board is to be exercised, firstly to ensure that the circumstances exist for the ...