Section 116 of EA 2003, Electricity Act : Section 116: Vacancies

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Chairperson of the Electricity Appellate Tribunal retires. This creates a vacancy in the office that needs to be filled for the Tribunal to function efficiently. As per Section 116 of The Electricity Act, 2003, the Central Government is required to appoint a new Chairperson who meets the qualifications prescribed under the Act. Once appointed, the new Chairperson can pick up the work from where the previous Chairperson left off, ensuring that the proceedings of the Tribunal are not unduly delayed due to the vacancy.