74.(1) The Central Government shall, for the purpose of selection of the Chairperson and the Members of the National Commission, constitute a Selection Committee consisting of-

(a) Cabinet Secretary-Chairperson;

(b) Secretary in charge of the Ministry or the Department responsible for administration of this Act as the convener-Member;

(c) Secretary in charge of the Ministries or the Departments of the Central Government dealing with health and personnel- Members;

(d) two experts in the field of empowerment and rehabilitation of persons with disability matters as may be nominated by the Central Government- Members.

(2) The Central Government shall, within two months from the date of occurrence of any vacancy by reason of death, resignation or removal of the Chairperson or a Member of National Commission and three months before the superannuation or completion of the term of office of the Chairperson or any Member of that Commission, make a reference to the Selection Committee for filling up of the vacancy.

(3) The Selection Committee shall finalise the selection of the Chairperson and Members of the National Commission within two months from the date on which the reference is made to it.

(4) The Selection Committee shall recommend a panel of two names for every vacancy referred to it.

(5) The Selection Committee, before recommending any person for appointment as a Chairperson or other Member of the National Commission, shall satisfy itself that such person does not have any financial or other interest, which is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a Member.

(6) No appointment of the Chairperson or other Member of the National Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in the Selection Committee.