law: Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 
  
  25.Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain
  
  circumstances.-
  (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 Governor, may, by
  
  notification, authorise one of the Members to act as the chairperson until the
  
  appointment of a new Chairperson to fill such vacancy.
  (2)
  
  when the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence on leave
  
  or otherwise, such one of the Members as the Government may, by notification,
  
  authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson
  
  until the date on which the chairperson resumes his duties.