Special power of the Government to issue stay and instalments

Special power of the Government to issue stay and instalments.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or rules made thereunder, after the service of a demand notice under section 7 or section 34, upon an application by the defaulter, the Government may postpone further proceedings under this Act and the Government or such other officer duly notified by the Government may allow the defaulter to remit such arrear in instalments subject to such other conditions, as may be prescribed by the Government, except the cases of compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act,1923 (Central Act 8 of 1923), gratuity benefits amount to be paid in compliance with the order of any Courts or Tribunals.