(1) In the event of or any vacancy in the office of the 1[Chairperson] by reasons of his death, resignation or otherwise, the 2[Vice-Chairperson] and in his absence the senior-most Member shall act as 1[Chairperson] until the date on which a new 1[Chairperson], appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office.

(2) When the 1[Chairperson] is unable to discharge his functions owing to his absence, illness or any other cause, the 2[Vice-Chairperson] and in his absence the senior-most Member shall discharge the functions of the 1[Chairperson] until the date on which the 1[Chairperson] resumes his duty.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 161, for "Chairman" (w.e.f. 26-5-2017).

2. Subs. by s. 161, ibid., for "Vice-Chairman" (w.e.f. 26-5-2017).