The powers of Government under this sub-section may also be exercised by the Collector or any other Officer empowered in this behalf by Government.

Power to transfer proceedings Power to transfer proceedings.—

1. (1) The Government, or the Collector within the area of his jurisdiction, may after due notice to the parties, by order in writing transfer any proceeding under this Act pending before a Mamlatdar from such Mamlatdar to any other Mamlatdar and the Mamlatdar to whom the proceeding is so transferred shall there upon exercise jurisdiction under this act in such proceedings.
2. (2) The Government may in exceptional circumstances or in public interest transfer to itself any proceedings pending before a tribunal or Collector.