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Section 7 of The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999

Vacation of office by Members.

If a member--

(a)becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 6; or
(b)is, without obtaining leave of absence, absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board; or
(c)tenders his resignation under section 5, his seat shall thereupon become vacant.

Summary

A Board member must immediately leave their position if they face any of the disqualifications listed under Section 6 of the Act.
A member's seat becomes vacant if they miss three Board meetings in a row without getting official permission to be absent.
A member's seat also becomes vacant as soon as they submit their resignation in writing under Section 5 of the Act.

Practical examples

1Rajesh, a nominated Board member, misses three consecutive Board meetings held on January 10, April 15, and July 20, 2026, without asking for or receiving a leave of absence. His seat is immediately declared vacant under this provision.

2Priya is a Board member who is convicted of fraud by a court on November 5, 2026, which the Central Government decides is an offence involving moral turpitude. Because this triggers a disqualification under Section 6, her seat on the Board becomes vacant under Section 7.

3Amit, a Board member, decides to step down to focus on his health. On September 12, 2026, he writes and signs a resignation letter addressed to the Chairperson. As soon as he submits this letter under Section 5, his seat becomes vacant.

FAQ

1. What happens if a Board member has a good reason for missing three consecutive meetings but forgot to ask for leave?

Under the law, if a member fails to obtain a leave of absence before being absent from three consecutive meetings, their seat becomes vacant automatically. Having a good reason after the fact does not change this rule.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 7 of The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, which of the following events will cause a Board member's seat to become vacant?

Q2.Under Section 7 and Section 5 of The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, what is the key difference between the resignation of the Chairperson and an ordinary Board member?

Q3.Under Section 7 and Section 6 of The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, if a Board member is convicted of a criminal offence, does their seat automatically become vacant?

Q4.Under Section 7 of The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, how many consecutive Board meetings can a member miss without leave of absence before their seat is declared vacant?

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