Section 6 of UGC Act : Section 6: Terms And Conditions Of Service Of Members

(1) A person appointed as Chairman, Vice - Chairman or other member after the commencement of the University Grants Commission (Amendment) Act, 1985 shall, unless he sooner becomes disqualified for continuing as such under the rules that may be made under this Act, -

• (a) in the case of Chairman, hold office for a term of five years or until he attains the age of sixty - five years, whichever is earlier;
• (b) in the case of Vice - Chairman,