In case of equality of votes in meetings, casting vote lies with:

In formal meetings, the role of the Chairperson/presiding person is crucial for maintaining order and facilitating decision-making. When there is an equality of votes, a tie-breaking mechanism is essential to ensure that a resolution can be reached. The casting vote is traditionally vested in the Chairperson or the person presiding over the meeting. This power allows them to break a deadlock, ensuring that the meeting can progress and decisions are finalized. Distractors like 'Vice Chairperson' or 'Director General' do not inherently possess this power unless they are specifically presiding over the meeting. 'Senior Member BOR' refers to an individual member, who does not hold this unique authority.