Section 36
Vice-Chairperson or senior-most Member to act as Chairperson or discharge his function in certain circumstances.
The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
About this Act
An Act to provide for the protection of semiconductor integrated circuits layout-designs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(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.
(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.