(1) If a member-
(a) becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 5, or
(b) tenders his resignation in writing to, and such resignation is accepted by, the State Government, or Disqualifications for membership.
Term of office and conditions of service of members.
Cessation of membership.
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(c) is absent without the permission of the Board from three consecutive meetings of the Board or from all meetings of the Board for three consecutive months, he shall cease to be a member of the Board.
(2) The State Government may, by order, suspend from office for such period as it thinks fit, or remove from office, any member of the Board who in its opinion,-
(a) has refused to act, or
(b) has become incapable of acting, or
(c) has so abused his position as member as to render his continuance on the Board detrimental to the interest thereof or of the general public, or
(d) is otherwise unfit to continue as a member.
8. Any vacancy of a member of the Board shall be filled 3[as early as practicable]:
Provided that, during any such vacancy the continuing members may act as if no vacancy had occurred.
9. If the Chairman is by infirmity or otherwise rendered incapable of carrying at his duties or is absent on leave or otherwise, in circumstances not involving the vacation of his appointment, such person, as the State Government may appoint, shall act as the Chairman.
10. No act or proceeding of the Board or a Committee appointed by the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of—
(a) any vacancy of a Chairman or a member or any defect in the constitution or reconstitution of the Board or a committee thereof; or
(b) any defect or irregularity in the appointment of a person as a Chairman or member of the Board or of a committee thereof; or
(c) any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding, not affecting the substance.