(1) Any member may, at any time, in a communication in writing, addressed to the Chairperson resign from the office.
(2) Any vacancy that is caused shall be filled in by fresh appointment and the person so appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of the person in whose place such person has been appointed:
Provided that if the vacancy of a member, other than that of the chairperson, occurs within three months preceding the date on which the term of office of the member expires, the vacancy shall not be filled in.
(3) A person appointed as a member shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 3 years. Change of the member after two consecutive periods shall be desirable, however, he can be continued if there is no response to the fresh advertisement and further the seating member has no objection to continue:
Provided no appointment shall be made if the age of the member exceeds 65 years.
(4) In case of no response from any fresh candidate and unwillingness of the existing member to continue, the Government may nominate a suitable candidate of the group represented by the existing incumbent.