Consumer Protection Act 1999 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part XI · The National Consumer Advisory Council
75. Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman
Feedback & supportWhere the Chairman is for any reason unable to perform his functions or during any period of vacancy in the office of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman shall perform the functions of the Chairman.
Where both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman are for any reason unable to perform the functions of the Chairman or during any period of vacancy in the offices of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the Minister may appoint any member of the Council to perform the functions of the Chairman.
Council
“Council” or “National Consumer Advisory Council” means the council established under section 73;
The Deputy Chairman or the member appointed under subsection (2), as the case may be, shall, during the period in which he is performing the functions of the Chairman under this section, be deemed to be the Chairman.