Section 22: Resignation by Members and filling of vacancy

Section 22 governs resignation and post-service restrictions: 1. Resignation Process: Members can resign by giving written notice to the Central Government. 2. Effective Date: Resignation takes effect on the earliest of: - When the government permits it - Three months from the notice date - When a successor joins - End of the regular term 3. Vacancy Filling: All vacancies must be filled through fresh appointments. 4. Cooling-off Period: For one year after leaving office, members cannot work for any Data Fiduciary against whom they had initiated proceedings, without government approval. 5. Disclosure: Members must disclose any subsequent employment with such Data Fiduciaries. This prevents conflicts of interest and revolving-door concerns.