Resignation, removal of members and casual vacancy etc.-

(1) A member of the Board, other than ex-officio members, may resign his/her seat by giving notice to the Chairman in writing, and such member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat from the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Chairman. (2) Any nominated or co-opted member who remains absent for three consecutive meetings of the Board without permission of the Board, shall be deemed to have vacated his seat from the Board and the Government shall have the right to nominate a member to fill up such vacancy. (3) In the event of casual vacancy occurring by resignation, removal, death or disqualification of members, such vacancy shall be filled by nomination or co-option, as the case may be, in the manner provided in section 4; and such member shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the member in whose place he or she is nominated or co-opted.