Discharge of functions by President or member during vacancy or absence.

(1) During any vacancy or absence on leave or otherwise of the President,-

(a) in a case where the Tribunal consists of two members, the other member, and

(b) in a case where the Tribunal consists of more than two members such other member as may be authorised by the State Government by a general or special order,

shall perform the functions of the President.

(2) During any vacancy or absence on leave or otherwise of a member other than the President,-

(a) in a case where the Tribunal consists of two members, the President and

(b) in a case where the Tribunal consists of more than two members, the President and the other remaining members,

may act as Tribunal as if the Tribunal consisted of only the President or, as the case may be, the President and such other members.