(1) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and the following other members who, in the opinion of the Central Government, are capable of representing the various categories mentioned in clauses (a) to (h) of sub-section (3) of Section 4 of the Act:—
(a) (i) one person representing the Government of Assam;
(ii) one person representing the Government of West Bengal;
(iii) one person representing the Government of Tripura.
(iv) one person representing the Government of Madras;
(v) one person representing the Government of Punjab;
(vi) one person representing the Government of Travancore-Cochin;
(b) two persons representing Parliament (one for the House of the People and one for the Council of States);
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(c) thirteen persons representing owners of tea estates and gardens and growers of tea;
(r\) seven persons representing persons employed on tea estates and gardens;
(e) three persons representing dealers including both exporters and internal traders of tea;
(f) two persons representing manufacturers, who manufacture and pack tea in containers upto 12 lbs.;
(g) three persons representing consumers;
(h) four persona representing other interests.
(2) The Central Government may make such consultations as may be necessary before appointing members of the Board.
(3) When a member of the Board dies or resigns or is deemed to have resigned or j.1-. removed from office or becomes incapable of acting, the Central Government may by notification in the official gazette appoint a person to fill the vacancy.