Q. What is the tenure of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
- 5 years or upto 62 years of age
- 5 years or upto 65 years of age
- 6 years or upto 65 years of age
- 5 years or upto 70 years of age
Answer: 5 years or upto 70 years of age
Note:
NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It consists of a Chairman, four members and four ex-officio members. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, the chairman and members are not eligible for further employment under the central or state government.
