(1)

The term of office of a Member, other than an ex officio Member, shall be—

(a) in case of nomination under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 14, three years:

(b) in case of appointment under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 17, three years:

(2)

Any vacancy occurring in the office whether by reason of his death, resignation or inability to discharge his functions owing to illness or other incapacity, shall be filled by the Central Government by making a fresh appointment within a period of one month from the date on which such vacancy occurs and the Member so appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of the person in whose place he is so appointed.

(3)

The Vice-Chairperson shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him by the Chairperson from time to time.