1(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice-Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, shall act as the Chairman until the date on which a new Chairman, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office.
(2) When the Chairman is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairman until the date on which the Chairman resumes his duties.
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1. Ins. by Act 11 of 1987, s. 59 (w.e.f. 1-6-1987)
Section 245B Income-tax Settlement Commission
Section 245BA Jurisdiction and powers of Settlement Commission
Section 245BC Power of Chairman to transfer cases from one Bench to another
Section 245BD Decision to be by majority
Section 245C Application for settlement of cases
Section 245D Procedure on receipt of an application under section 245C
Section 245DD Power of Settlement Commission to order provisional attachment to protect revenue
Section 245E Power of Settlement Commission to reopen completed proceedings