Resignation by nominated member of the Committee and filling up of casual vacancies

(1) Any member nominated under clause (e) of sub-section (3) of section 4 may resign his office by giving one month notice in writing to the Chairman of the Committee and from the date of acceptance of resignation by the Chairman, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office. (2) Any casual vacancy in the office of a member referred to in sub-section (1) shall be filled up, as soon as may be and a member so nominated to fill such vacancy shall hold office only for the remaining portion of the term of his predecessor. Any matter coming up before a meeting of the Committee shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting at the meeting and, in the case of any equality of votes, the Chairman or the member presiding over the meeting shall have and exercise a casting vote.