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(1) A member shall be deemed to have vacated his scat who— (a) fails to accept office within a period of thirty days of the date of his nomination or election ; or (b) is absent, without excuse sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive meetings of the Council; or (c) is absent out of India for a period exceeding six consecutive months. (2) On the occurrence of a vacancy referred to in iub-sectio n (1), the President shall forthwith report the fact of such vacancy to the Govern_ ment. HARYANA GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), AUG. 4, 1976 • (SRVN. 13, 1898 SAKA)