Lawgist15Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances
1[15. Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances.--(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the seniormost Member shall act as the Chairperson of the Adjudicating Authority until the date on which a new Chairperson, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office.
(2) When the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the seniormost Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.]
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1. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-11-2016).
- 7 Adjudicating Authority
- 8 Composition of Authority
- 9 Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members
- 10 Constitution of Benches of Adjudicating Authority
- 11 Power of Adjudicating Authority to regulate its own procedure
- 12 Term of office of Chairperson and Members of Adjudicating Authority
- 13 Terms and conditions of services of Chairperson and Members of Adjudicating Authority
- 14 Removal of Chairperson and Members of Adjudicating Authority
- 15 Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances
- 16 Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Adjudicating Authority
- 17 Officers and employees of Adjudicating Authority
- 18 Authorities and jurisdiction
- 19 Powers of authorities
- 20 Certain officers to assist in inquiry, etc
- 21 Power to call for information
- 22 Power of authority to impound documents
- 23 Power of authority to conduct inquiry, etc
