Bench jurisdiction and composition: Settlement Commission benches may sit with substituted members and majority decides points. Sections establish that the Settlement Commission's jurisdiction is exercisable by Benches presided over by the Chairman or a Vice Chairman with two other Members; the Chairman's Bench is principal and places of sitting may be specified by Central Government. The Chairman may authorise cross bench functions and transfer cases between Benches. Where a member is absent or a vacancy exists, remaining members may proceed and the senior acts as Presiding Officer; the Vice Chairman may act for the Chairman during vacancy or incapacity. Bench decisions are by majority, with tied points referred to the Chairman for further hearing and decision.
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Bench jurisdiction and composition: Settlement Commission benches may sit with substituted members and majority decides points.
Sections establish that the Settlement Commission's jurisdiction is exercisable by Benches presided over by the Chairman or a Vice Chairman with two other Members; the Chairman's Bench is principal and places of sitting may be specified by Central Government. The Chairman may authorise cross bench functions and transfer cases between Benches. Where a member is absent or a vacancy exists, remaining members may proceed and the senior acts as Presiding Officer; the Vice Chairman may act for the Chairman during vacancy or incapacity. Bench decisions are by majority, with tied points referred to the Chairman for further hearing and decision.
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