Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) (a) When the Chairman is granted leave of absence or when the post of Chairman falls vacant either by the resignation or death of the Chairman or otherwise, the Government may appoint a person to act as Chairman. (b) A person so appointed shall be entitled to hold office as Chairman only for such period as may be fixed by the Government. (c) The Government may, from time to time, extend the period fixed under clause (b). (2) Any person so appointed -- (a) shall be paid such salary and allowances as may be fixed by the Government; and (b) shall exercise the powers conferred, and perform the duties imposed, by or under this Act on the Chairman, and shall be subject to the same liabilities, restrictions and conditions as the Chairman.