Section 7(2)(a) in Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999
(a)Except where a member admits the charge in writing, no member shall be removed from his office on the grounds specified in clauses (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of sub-section (1) until a sitting judge of the High Court of Karnataka, as recommended by the Chief Justice of the High Court at the relevant time, has carried out an investigation and has forwarded a report to the Governor;