19. Terms and Conditions of Services of Part-time Members.–

(1) A part-time member shall be a person who shall not have any such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a part-time member.

¹[(2) The term of office of part-time members shall be five years or till they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, and they shall be eligible for reappointment].

(3) ²[A part-time member appointed to fill up a casual vacancy, shall hold office for the reminder period of the term of whole-time or part-time member in whose place he is appointed. ] 

Notes:

1. Sub-Rule (2) shall be substituted.

Before it was read as-

(2) Every part -time member shall hold office for such period, not exceeding three years, as may be specified in the order of his appointment, but shall be eligible for reappointment.

2. Sub-Rule (3) shall be ommitted.