Benami property officeholders may resign by written notice but remain up to three months or until successor assumes office. A Chairperson or Member may resign by written notice to the Central Government and, unless permitted by the Central Government to relinquish office sooner, must continue to hold office until the earlier of three months from receipt of the notice, a duly appointed successor entering office, or the expiry of the term of office; provision inserted by 2016 amendment.