The Code on Social Security (Lakshadweep) Rules, 2025
Rule 9. Disposal of business
Official text
Every matter which the Board is required to take into consideration shall be considered at a meeting of the Board, or if the Chairperson so directs, Page 4 of 67 by sending the necessary papers to every member for opinion, and the matter shall be disposed of in accordance with that decision of the majority:
Provided that where there is no opinion of majority on a matter and the members of the Board are equally divided, the Chairperson shall have a second or a casting vote.
Explanation. -The expression "Chairperson" for the purpose of the above proviso shall include a member nominated or chosen under sub-rule (2) of rule 10 to preside over a meeting.