Vacancy to be filled as early as possible

Vacancy to be filled as early as possible.—(1) Where a member of the Board, whether nominated or elected, is unable to attend any meeting of the Board, he shall intimate this fact to the Chairman in writing and shall, unless leave of absence is granted by the Chairman, be deemed to have failed to attend the meeting.

1. (2) If a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of the Board, it shall be filled by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette, as soon as may be.