Devolution of the powers and functions of the President or Vice-President

If the President ceases to hold office under sub-section (3) of section 32 or if he has been continuously absent from the head-quarters for more than three months, or is incapacitated for more than three months, his powers and functions on such cessation or during such absence or incapacity shall devolve on the Vice-President and in case of absence of both, shall devolve to the senior most member of the committee.