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(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the State Chief Vigilance Commissioner by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may by notification, authorize one of the Vigilance Commissioners to act as the State Chief Vigilance Commissioner until the appointment of a new State Chief Vigilance Commissioner to fill such vacancy. (2) When the State Chief Vigilance Commissioner is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence on leave or otherwise, such one of the Vigilance Commissioners as the Governor may, by notification, authorize in this behalf shall discharge the functions of the State Vigilance Commissioner until the date on which the State Chief Vigilance Commissioner resumes his duties. Power relating to inquiries