Section 598: Agent may not be removed

1) Except as otherwise provided in the contract, if an agent is appointed for any specific period or act, the principal shall not remove the agent before the expiry of that period or before the completion of that act, except for a reasonable and sufficient reason.

2) An agent who is appointed without specifying any certain period or act shall not be removed without giving a prior notice along with an appropriate reason.

3) If the principal removes the agent in contravention of sub-section (1) or (2), the principal shall pay reasonable compensation to the agent.