Vacancy not to invalidate proceeding etc

Vacancy not to invalidate proceeding etc.—No act or proceeding of the Council shall be invalid merely by reason of,—

1. (a) any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution thereof; or
2. (b) any defect in the election or nomination of a person acting as member thereof; or
3. (c) any irregularity in its procedure not affecting the merits of the case.