(5)When-(a)the office of the Sabhadhipati falls vacant by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise ; or(b)the Sabhadhipati is absent by reason of leave, illness or other cause, the Sahakari Sabhadhipati shall exercise the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of the Sabhadhipati until a new sabhadhipati is elected and assumes office or until the Sabhadhipati resumes his duties as the case may be.
