# The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000, Section 36: Vice-Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his function in certain circumstances

- Act: The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000)
- In force from: 2004-05-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/semiconductor-integrated-circuits-layout-design-act-2000/section/36/

## Text

(1) In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice-Chairperson and in his absence the senior-most Member shall act as Chairperson until the date on which a new Chairperson, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office. (2) When the Chairperson in unable to discharge his functions owing to his absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-Chairperson and in his absence the senior-most Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duty.

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