In case a member resigns his office under rule 6 or ceases to be a member under rule 8, the casual vacancy thus caused shall be filled up by the State Government and the member so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of his predecessor.
10. Time and place of meetings —The Committee shall meet at such times and places as the Chairman may fix in his behalf.
11. Notice of meetings —The Secretary to the Committee shall give at least seven days notice to every member of the Committee of the time and place fixed for each meeting along with the list of business to be transacted at the said meeting.
12. Presiding at meetings —The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the committee at which he is present. If however, the Chairman is unable to attend a meeting, any member elected by the members present among themselves shall preside at the meeting.