Filling of casual vacancies

Filling of casual vacancies.—(1) In the event of a vacancy in the office of a Councillor by death, resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled within such time as may be prescribed, by election of a person, who shall hold office for the remainder of the term of his predecessor: Provided that no election shall be held to fill a vacancy occurring within four months prior to the date on which the term of office of the Councillor expires.

1. (2) If the vacancy is not filled within the time prescribed, the Government may appoint any person as Councillor to fill such vacancy.