(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the President may, by notification, authorise one of the Members 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, such one of the Members as the President may, by notification, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.
1. Subs. by Act 43 of 2006, s. 4, for “vacancy in the Committee” (w.e.f. 23-11-2006).
2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for section 5 (w.e.f. 23-11-2006).
3. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for section 6 (w.e.f. 23-11-2006).
(d) Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People —member;
(e) Leader of the Opposition in the Council of States —member;
(f) Deputy Chairman of the Council of States —member:
http://indiankanoon.org/doc/189892/ http://indiankanoon.org/doc/1575989/ 6 1 [8. Terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.—The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson and Members shall be such as may be prescribed:
Provided that neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson or a Member shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.]