Section 4(4) in The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004
(4)A vacancy caused under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) or in any other manner, shall be filled in, as soon as may be, by a fresh appointment by the Government; and the person so appointed, shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of the person in whose vacancy such person has been appointed, would have held office, if the vacancy had not occurred:Provided that, if the vacancy of a member other than that of the Chairperson occurs within six months preceding the date on which the term of office of the member expires, then such a vacancy shall not be filled in.
