Board proceedings remain valid despite vacancies, appointment defects, or non-prejudicial procedural irregularities, with prescribed meeting and authentication procedures.

Validity of Board acts and proceedings is protected against challenges based solely on a vacancy or defect in constitution, a defect in appointment of the Chairperson or another Member, or a procedural irregularity that does not affect case merits. Where the Chairperson cannot perform functions because of absence, illness or another cause, the senior-most Member performs those functions until the Chairperson resumes duties.

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