Transfer of functions and surplus to any local authority

Transfer of functions and surplus to any local authority.—The Government may, from time to time subject to such conditions as may be considered proper, by Notification in the Jammu and Kashmir Government Gazette :—

1. (a) transfer to any local authority all or any of the functions of the Government or the 2[Deputy Inspector General] of Police of the Province under this Act within the local area subject to the jurisdiction of the local authority, and
2. (b) direct that the whole or any part of the surplus accruing in such local area under section 17 of this Act shall be placed to the credit of such local fund or funds as may be formed for such local area ; and may from time to time by Notification in the Jammu and Kashmir Government Gazette cancel or vary any Notification under this section.