Lawgist38Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances
1[38. Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances.--(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the senior-most Member shall act as the Chairperson 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 senior-most 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).
- 30 Establishment of Appellate Tribunal
- 31 Composition, etc., of Appellate Tribunal
- 32 Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
- 33 Terms and conditions of services of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
- 34 Term of office of Chairperson and Members
- 35 Removal of Chairperson and Member from office in certain circumstances
- 36 Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Appellate Tribunal
- 37 Resignation and removal
- 38 Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances
- 39 Staff of Appellate Tribunal
- 40 Procedure and powers of Appellate Tribunal
- 41 Distribution of business amongst Benches of Appellate Tribunal
- 42 Power of Chairperson of Appellate Tribunal to transfer cases
- 43 Decision to be by majority
- 44 Members, etc., to be public servants
- 45 Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
- 46 Appeals to Appellate Tribunal
- 47 Rectification of mistakes
- 48 Right to representation
- 49 Appeal to High Court
