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When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or when the Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, 1Subs. by the Constitution (Fifty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1986, s. 2, for cl. (1) (w.e.f. 1-4-1986). Salaries, etc., of Judges. Appointment of acting Chief Justice. THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Part V.—The Union.—Arts. 124—126.) 63 the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.