Tribunal succession mechanism ensures the senior-most Member acts as Chairperson during vacancy or temporary inability to perform duties. Senior-most Member of the Appellate Tribunal acts as Chairperson upon a vacancy in the Chairperson's office until a new Chairperson takes office. If the Chairperson is unable to discharge functions because of absence, illness, or any other cause, the senior-most Member performs those functions until the Chairperson resumes duties. The provision creates a temporary succession mechanism to maintain continuity in the Tribunal's functioning.
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Tribunal succession mechanism ensures the senior-most Member acts as Chairperson during vacancy or temporary inability to perform duties.
Senior-most Member of the Appellate Tribunal acts as Chairperson upon a vacancy in the Chairperson's office until a new Chairperson takes office. If the Chairperson is unable to discharge functions because of absence, illness, or any other cause, the senior-most Member performs those functions until the Chairperson resumes duties. The provision creates a temporary succession mechanism to maintain continuity in the Tribunal's functioning.
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