Vacancy not to invalidate proceedings.

(1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Indian System of Medicine shall consist of- (i) Principal of an affiliated college as per seniority from the date of inception and by rotation shall be the Chairman; (ii) Principal/Director of all the affiliated colleges; (iii) two teachers from each discipline of the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (iv) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman. (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold the office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum.