Consumer Protection Act, 1986
18A. Vacancy in the Office if the President
When the office of the President of the
District Forum or of the State Commission, as the case may be, is vacant or
when any such President is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to
perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed
by such person, who is qualified to be appointed as President of the District
Forum or, as the case may be, of the State Commission, as the State Government
may appoint for the purpose.