Member taking Charge of Chairperson

(1) In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his/her death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may, by notification, authorize the senior-most Member to act as the Chairperson until the appointment of a new Chairperson to fill such vacancy. (2) When the Chairperson is unable to discharge his/her functions owing to absence on leave or otherwise, the senior-most Member available, as the Governor may, by notification, authorize in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his/her duties.