Section 26 - Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances : Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999

Can Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances? Section 26 of FEMA Act 1999

Section 26 of Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 : "Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances"

26. (1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson 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.

FEMA ACT 1999

Section 21 - Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson, Member and Special Director (Appeals)

Section 22 - Term of office

Section 23 - Terms and conditions of service

Section 24 - Vacancies

Section 25 - Resignation and removal

Section 26 - Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances

Section 27 - Staff of Appellate Tribunal and Special Director (Appeals)

Section 28 - Procedure and Powers of Appellate Tribunal and Special Director (Appeals)

Section 29 - Distribution of business amongst Benches

Section 30 - Power of Chairperson to transfer cases

Section 31 - Decision to be by majority