Electricity Act, 2003
118. 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 of the Appellate Tribunal shall act as the Chairperson of
the Appellate Tribunal 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 of the Appellate Tribunal is unable to discharge his functions
owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the senior-most Member of the
Appellate Tribunal shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson of the
Appellate Tribunal until the date on which the Chairperson of the Appellate
Tribunal resumes his duties.