43E. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Council. —No act or proceeding of the Council shall be invalid merely by reason of—
(a) any vacancy or any defect, in the constitution of the Council;
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Member of the Council; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Council not affecting the merits of the case.
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