(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office ofthe Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Governmentmay, by notification, authorize one ofthe Members to act as the Chairpersonuntil the appointmentof a new Chairperson.
1[(2) When the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence or leave or otherwise, such one of the Members, who is not a Honorary Member, as the Government may, by notification, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.]
9. The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson and Members shall be such, as maybe prescribed:
1Substituted by Punjab Act No.30 of 2015, Section 5 Resignation and removal of Chairperson or Member.
Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances.
Terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.
Provided that neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson or Member shall be varied to hisdisadvantage after his appointment:
1[Provided further that the Honorary Member shall not be paid any salary or allowances and his terms and conditions of services shall be such, as may be prescribed.]