States Reorganisation Act, 1956 · Chapter IV: Representation in the Legislatures · Delimitation of Constituencies
Section 46: Casual vacancies
If, owing to death or resignation, the office of the Chairman or of a member or of an associate member falls vacant, it shall be filled as soon as may be practicable by the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 43 or, as the case may be, of section 45.
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