State Act

The Tamil Nadu Local Bodies Ombudsman Act, 2014

5. Removal of Ombudsman. - (1) The Ombudsman shall not be removed from his/her office, except by an order of the Governor, passed after a resolution of Legislative Assembly of the State, supported by a majority of the members of the Legislative Assembly present and voting, for such removal, on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. (2) The procedure for the presentation of an address under sub-section (1) and for the investigation and proof of the misbehaviour or incapacity of the Ombudsman shall be in accordance with the provisions of the rules framed for the purpose by the Government. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Ombudsman shall be removed from office by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, if he/she, - (a) is adjudicated as an insolvent; or (b) engages during his/her term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his/her office; or (c) is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which involves moral turpitude.