Validity of tribunal proceedings remains unaffected by vacancies, appointment defects, or procedural irregularities not touching the merits. Vacancies, defects in constitution, defects in appointment, or procedural irregularities in the Appellate Tribunal do not invalidate its acts or proceedings unless the irregularity affects the merits of the case. The provision is a validating clause preserving the continuity and effectiveness of Tribunal proceedings despite administrative or procedural imperfections.
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Validity of tribunal proceedings remains unaffected by vacancies, appointment defects, or procedural irregularities not touching the merits.
Vacancies, defects in constitution, defects in appointment, or procedural irregularities in the Appellate Tribunal do not invalidate its acts or proceedings unless the irregularity affects the merits of the case. The provision is a validating clause preserving the continuity and effectiveness of Tribunal proceedings despite administrative or procedural imperfections.
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