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Section 39 of The Mizoram University Act, 2000

All casual vacancies among the members (other than ex officio members) of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or body who appoints, elects or co-opts the member whose place has become vacant and person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.

Summary

Casual vacancies happen when a member leaves a group before their official term is completely over.
This rule applies to all members of university authorities or bodies, except ex officio members (people who hold a seat just because of their job title).
The person or group that originally appointed, elected, or co-opted the missing member is responsible for filling the empty spot as soon as possible.
The newly chosen member does not get a full term, but only serves for the remaining time left on the original member's term.

Practical examples

1Dr Gupta is elected to a three-year term on the Finance Committee but resigns after one year. The group that elected him holds a new vote to replace him, and the winner only serves for the remaining two years.

2A nominated member of the College Development Council passes away in 2025. The official who originally nominated her nominates a replacement to finish out the exact same term.

FAQ

1. What is a casual vacancy?

It is an empty spot created when a member leaves a group before their official term is completely finished.

2. Does this rule apply to ex officio members?

No, ex officio members (who hold their spot automatically because of another job title) are specifically excluded from this replacement rule.

3. How long does the replacement member get to serve?

They only serve for the residue, or the remaining time left, of the original member's term.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 39 of The Mizoram University Act, 2000, how long does a person appointed to fill a casual vacancy serve on a university authority?

Q2.Under Section 39 of The Mizoram University Act, 2000, which type of members are expressly excluded from the rule about filling casual vacancies?

Q3.Under Section 39 of The Mizoram University Act, 2000, who is responsible for filling a casual vacancy on a university body?

Q4.Under Section 39 of The Mizoram University Act, 2000, when must a casual vacancy on a university authority be filled?

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