Constitution of India, 1949
184.Power of the Deputy Chairman or other
person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman.-
(1) While the office of Chairman is vacant,
the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Chairman or, if the
office of Deputy Chairman is also vacant, by such member of the council as the
Governor may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Chairman from
any sitting of the Council the Deputy Chairman or, if he is also absent, such
person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the Council, or, if no
such person is present, such other person as may be determined by the Council,
shall act as Chairman.