Rule 31. Term of office of members of the Board

(1) The term of office of a nominated member, shall be normally three years commencing from the date of his appointment or nomination, as the case may be, under sub-section (4) of section 42 of the Code:

Provided that such member shall, notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of three years, continue to hold office until his successor is appointed or nominated.

(2) An independent member of the Board nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the remaining period of the term of office of the member in whose place he is nominated.

(3) The official members of the Board shall hold office till they are replaced by respective such other official members.

(4) Ex-officio member such as Chairperson or Member Secretary shall hold office co-terminus with their office tenure.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (1), (2), and (3), the members of the Board shall hold office during the pleasure of the State Government.