Power to distribute and withdraw business

(1) The Settlement Officer may by written order, distribute in such manner as appears to him fit any business cognizable under this Act by any Assistant Settlement Officer and by like order may withdraw any case pending before such officer and either dispose of the same himself or by written order refer it for disposal to any other Revenue Officer in the district. (2) The aforesaid powers shall, in relation to all business cognizable under this Act, be exercisable by— (a) the District Collector and the Chief Survey Officer in respect of officers subordinate to them; and (b) the Board of Revenue in respect of Settlement Officers, Chief Survey Officers and District Collectors.