Section 9: Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances.
The Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 46 of 2025
(1) In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the Office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may, by notification, authorize the seniormost Member to act as the Chairperson until the appointment of a new Chairperson to fill such vacancy.
(2) When the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence on leave or otherwise, the senior-most Member available, as the Governor may, by notification, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.