5. The experience and qualifications of the Member-Secretary of the Central Authority and his powers and functions. -A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Member-Secretary unless he is- (a) An officer of the Indian Legal Service who has held a post not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India; or (b) A member of the State Higher Judicial Service who has held the post of District Judge atleast for three years; or (c) An officer of other organised Central Services who has held a post of Joint Secretary to the Government of India or equivalent for a minimum period of three years; or (d) An officer ofthe organised State Services who has held a post equivalent to the Joint Secretary to the Government of India for a minimum period of five years. Preference will be given to persons possessing administrative, financial and legal aid experience.
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