Section 9(11) in The Goa, Daman and Diu Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Act, 1975
(11)When the office of the Secretary of the Board falls vacant, or when the Secretary is, by reason of illness, or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, such duties shall be performed by such person as the Chairman of the Board may appoint for the purpose from among the Joint Secretaries.
