(1) A member shall be deemed to have vacated his scat who—
(a) fails to accept office within a period of thirty days of the date of his nomination or election ; or
(b) is absent, without excuse sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive meetings of the Council; or
(c) is absent out of India for a period exceeding six consecutive months.
(2) On the occurrence of a vacancy referred to in iub-sectio n (1), the President shall forthwith report the fact of such vacancy to the Govern_ ment.
HARYANA GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), AUG. 4, 1976 • (SRVN. 13, 1898 SAKA)
9. If a member dies or resigns his membership, or ceases to be a member as provided in sub -section (1) of section 8, the vacancy shall be filled within a period of three months of the occurrence of vacancy by a fresh election or n.omination, as the case may be.
10. (/) The term of office of a member shall be five years from the date of his acceptance of office.
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(2) A person ceasing to be a member by reason of the expiration of his term of office shall be eligible for re-election or re -nomination.