Powers of officers acting for or in default of Samiti

When the Collector of the district or person appointed by the Government lawfully takes action on behalf, or in default, of a Samiti under this Act, he shall have such powers as are necessary for the purpose, and shall be entitled to the same protection under this Act, as the Samiti or its employees whose powers he is exercising and compensation shall be recoverable from the fund of Samiti by any person suffering damage from the exercise of such powers to the same extent as if the action had been taken by such Samiti or its employees.