Casual Vacancies

51. Casual Vacancies – The Chairman of a Marketing Committee shall forthwith communicate the occurrence of a casual vacancy to the Director and the vacancy shall be filled, as soon as possible, from the respective category of members in the prescribed manner who shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the Marketing Committee. Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the Marketing Committee would have continued is less than six months, it shall not be necessary to fill the vacancy for that period, unless the Government directs otherwise.