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(1) A Director nominated under sub-section (3) of section 6 shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of such nomination: Provided that a Director may continue as Director till the appointment of his successor. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 8, the Government may, at any time for the reasons to be recorded in writing, remove any Director of the Board from his office, after giving him a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed removal: Provided that if the Government are of the opinion that it is not expedient in the public interest to record the reasons in writing or to give an opportunity, it shall not be necessary to record in writing the reasons for removal or to give an opportunity of showing cause against the proposed removal. (3) Any Director may resign his office, by giving notice in writing to the Government, but shall continue in office until the resignation is accepted by the Government. (4) A casual vacancy of the Director may be filled up by the Government and the Director so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term of office of the Director in whose vacancy he is appointed.