Term of office of members

The terms of office of the members of the Board other than the official members shall be three years from the date of their appointment and they shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall continue as such members until the appointment of their successor: Provided that the Chairman of the Board shall cease to be the Chairman as soon as he ceases to be a Minister-in-Charge of Labour. The Vice-Chairman shall hold the post of Chairman till a new Minister is appointed to that post: Provided further that the Member of the Legislature shall cease to be a member of the Board from the date on which he ceases to be a Member of the Legislature. The Secretary may, after making such enquiries as he may deem fit, and after calling for a report from the Inspector, if necessary, serve a notice on any employer to pay any portion of fines realised from the employer or unpaid accumulations held by him which the employer has not paid in accordance with rule 3. The employer shall comply with the said notice within 14 days of the receipt thereof.