50. Senior most Member to act as Chairman or discharge his functions in certain circumstances.-
(1) In the event of occurrences of any vacancy in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the senior most Member shall act as Chairman until the date on which the Chairman resumes his office.
When the Chairman is unable to discharge his functions owing to his absence, illness or any other cause, the senior most Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairman until the date on which the Chairman resumes his office.