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Filling of casual vacancies.- (1) Whenever a vacancy occurs by the death, resignation or removal, or by the vacation of seat, under the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 13, of any 4[office bearer] , the vacancy shall be filled within six months of the occurrence of such vacancy in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder: 1[Provided that where the remainder of the term is less than six months, it shall not be necessary to hold any bye-elections to fill-up such casual vacancy.] (2) Every person elected or nominated, to fill a casual vacancy, shall be elected or nominated to serve for the remainder of his predecessor's term of office.