In the event of an Independent Director tendering their resignation, any resulting intermittent vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors at the earliest, but not later than _______

As per the Section 149 (4) and the supporting Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the following class or classes of companies shall have at least two directors as independent directors (i) the Public Companies having paid up share capital of ten crore rupees or more; or (ii)the Public Companies having turnover of one hundred crore rupees or more; or (iii)the Public Companies which have, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures and deposits, exceeding fifty crore rupees^.   Provided  that in case a company covered under this rule is required to appoint a higher number of independent directors due to composition of its audit committee, such higher number of independent directors shall be applicable to it: Provided further  that any intermittent vacancy of an independent director shall be filled-up by the Board at the earliest but not later than immediate next Board meeting or three months from the date of such vacancy, whichever is later .