What is the law regarding Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances? Section 38 of The BTP (Prohibition) Amendment Act 2016
(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the senior-most Member shall act as the 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 is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the senior-most Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.
Section 31 Composition etc of Appellate Tribunal
Section 32 Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
Section 33 Terms and conditions of services of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
Section 34 Term of office of Chairperson and Members
Section 35 Removal of Chairperson and Member from office in certain circumstances
Section 36 Vacancies, etc not to invalidate proceedings of Appellate Tribunal
Section 37 Resignation and removal
Section 38 Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances