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5[(1) (a) The Chairperson shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office and shall be eligible for re-appointment up to two terms of the same duration or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. (b) The Senior Vice-Chairperson, the Vice- Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office and shall be eligible for re- appointment for another term of the said duration or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.] 1 Substituted by Punjab Act No. 37 of 2016, Section 2 2 Inserted by Punjab Act No. 24 of 2016, Section 3 3 Substituted for words “a Vice-Chairperson” by Punjab Act No. 37 of 2016, Section 3 4 Substituted for word “five” by Punjab Act No. 24 of 2016, Section 3 5 Substituted by Punjab Act No. 48 of 2016, Section 2 Constitution of the Commission. Headquarters of the Commission. Term of office of Chairperson, Senior Vice- Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson and Members. (2) Whenever a vacancy occurs by removal of the 1[Chairperson or the Senior Vice-Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson] or the Member, as the case may be, such a vacancy shall be filled up by the Government by nomination and such a person appointed shall remain in office for the remainder of his predecessor’s term of office.