Section 24 ·

(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Mayor by reason of his death, the Deputy Mayor shall act as Mayor until the date on which a new Mayor elected in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy enters upon his office. (2) When the Mayor is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Deputy Mayor shall discharge his functions until the date on which the Mayor resumes his duties. (3) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Deputy Mayor shall, while acting as, or discharging the functions of, the Mayor under this section, have all the powers of the Mayor. The Deputy Mayor to act as Mayor or to discharge his functions during casual vacancy in the office, or during the absence, of Mayor. (Part II .- Constitution and Government .- Chapter III .- C. Powers and functions of the Municipal authorities and the Officers of the Corporation .- Sections 25-28.) Powers and functions of the Commissioner.