Vice-Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his function in certain circumstances
Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 deals with vice-Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his function in certain circumstances. 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 The Act came into force on 01 May 2004.
(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.
Section 36, The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act is headed "Vice-Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his function in certain circumstances". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act?
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When did Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, cited as Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act 36, came into force on 01 May 2004, having been enacted on 04 Sep 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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