Occurrenceof casual vacancies.

(1) A member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat who— (a) fails to accept office within a period of thirty days of the date of his nomination or election; or (b) is absent, without excuse sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive meetings of the Council; or (c) is absent out of India for a period exceeding six consecutive months. (2) On the occurrence of a vacancy referred to in sub-section (1), the President shall forthwith report the fact of such vacancy to the Government.