Section 27. Resignation by Chairman and vacancy in his office.

(1) The Chairman may resign from his office at any time in writing addressed to the Director, incharge of agricultural marketing and the office shall become vacant on the expiry of fifteen clear days from the date of such resignation, unless within the said period of fifteen days he withdraws the resignation in writing addressed to the Director in charge of the agricultural marketing. (2) During the vacancy caused by resignation, death, removal or otherwise in the office of the Chairman, such member of the Market Committee as the Director may appoint, shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Chairman till the Chairman is duly elected.