Can Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances? Section 26 of FEMA Act 1999
26. (1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the senior most Member shall act as the Chairperson until the date on which a new Chairperson, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office.
(2) When the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the senior most Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties.
Section 21 - Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson, Member and Special Director (Appeals)
Section 23 - Terms and conditions of service
Section 25 - Resignation and removal
Section 26 - Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances
Section 27 - Staff of Appellate Tribunal and Special Director (Appeals)
Section 28 - Procedure and Powers of Appellate Tribunal and Special Director (Appeals)
Section 29 - Distribution of business amongst Benches
Section 30 - Power of Chairperson to transfer cases
Section 31 - Decision to be by majority
Section 33 - Members, etc. to be public servants
Section 34 - Civil court not to have jurisdiction
Section 35 - Appeal to High Court
CHAPTER VI DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT
Section 36 - Directorate of Enforcement
Section 37 - Power of search, seizure, etc
Section 38 - Empowering other officers
CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS