Powers of Chairman as to institution, composition, ete., of legal proceed- ings and obtaining legal advice

The Chairman may, subject to the contro Jof the Board— |

1. (a) institute, defend or withdraw from legal proceedings under this Act any rule made thereunder;
2. (b) compound any offence against this Act on any rule made thereunder which, under any law for the time being in force or the rules prescribed by the Government, may lawfully be compounded;
3. (c) admit, compromise or withdraw any claim made under this Act or any rule made thereunder; and
4. (d) obtain such legal advice and assistance as he may, from time to time, think it necessary or expedient to obtain or a+ he may be desired by the Board to obtain, for any of the purposes referred to in the foregoing clauses of this section, or for securing the lawful exercise or discharge of any power or duty vested in or imposed upon the Board or any officer or servant of the Board.