Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
36.
Vice
Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his
function in certain circumstances.
1. In the event of
occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his
death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice-Chairperson and in his absence the
senior-most Member shall act as 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 his absence, illness or any other
cause, the Vice-Chairperson and in his absence the senior-most Member shall
discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the
Chairperson resumes his duty.