Section 37(2) in The Dibrugarh University Act, 1965
(2)Save as otherwise provided in this Act, all other members of the Authorities of the University shall hold office for a period of five years or till the expiry of the term of membership whichever is earlier from the date of election, nomination, appointment or choosing of the members concerned :Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of the term of membership of any authority such member shall to help the membership until the new member is elected, nominated, appointed or chosen in his place.Any member elected, nominated, appointed or chosen to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the member in whose seat he is so elected, nominated, appointed or chosen.
