Section 448

If the number of elected members to the Committee of Management of any society after election is found to be less than the Quorum prescribed, the election shall be held for the vacant seats as early as possible: Provided that if no valid nominations are received for any one or more seats other than those reserved under Sub-rule (1) of Rule 415, such vacancy shall be filled by co-option in the manner laid down under Rules 470 and 471.