Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
12. Casual vacancies and absences
(1) If the Governor or a Deputy Governor by infirmity or otherwise
is rendered incapable of executing his duties or is absent on leave or
otherwise in circumstances not involving the vacation of his appointment, the
Central Government may, after consideration of the recommendations made by the
Central Board in this behalf, appoint another person to officiate for him, and
such person may, notwithstanding anything contained in clause (d) of
sub-section (1) of section 10, be an officer of the Bank.
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(3) Where any casual vacancy in the office of any member of a
Local Board occurs, the Central Board may nominate thereto any person
recommended by the other members of the Local Board.
(4) Where any casual vacancy occurs in the office of a Director
other than the vacancies provided for in sub-section (1), the vacancy shall be
filled by the Central Government.
(5) A person nominated under this section to fill a casual
vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of his
predecessor.