Delegation of powers and duties of State Government

The State Government may, by order, direct that any power or duty which has been conferred or imposed upon the State Government by this Act, excluding the power to impose collective fine under Section 28 and the power to make rules under Section 50, shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by any officer or authority subordinate to it, not being an officer lower in rank than a District Magistrate.