Provided that during any such vacancy the continuing members may act as if no vacancy had occurred.

Temporary absence of Chairman If the Chairman of the Board is by reason of illness or otherwise, rendered temporarily incapable of carrying out his duties, or is granted leave of absence by the State Government or is otherwise unable to attend to his duties in circumstances not involving the cessation of his Directorship, the State Government may appoint the Managing Director or any other Director to act as the Chairman and carry out his duties and functions by or under this Act until the Chairman resumes his duties.