Removal and resignation of tribunal members: central government may remove on proved misbehaviour after inquiry, with right to be heard. Members may resign by written notice to the Central Government but remain in office for a transitional period unless permitted to relinquish earlier or until a successor takes office or the term expires. Removal is only by the Central Government on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity following an inquiry by a Presidential appointee, with prior notice of charges and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; consultation with the Chief Justice of India is required where appointment followed the Chief Justice's recommendation.