Inquiry by Special Officer

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Chapter III ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL

Statutory text

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 16, the Government may appoint a Special Officer, who is, or has been, or is qualified to be appointed as a District Judge, to inquiry any neglect, excess or abuse referred to in section 16 and refer to him the particulars of such neglect, excess or abuse for inquiry. The Special Officer shall conduct the inquiry in a summary manner and report to the Government as to the truth of the particulars referred to him and in case of any such neglect, excess or abuse being found by the Special Officer to have been established, the Special Officer shall recommend the remedial measures which are in his opinion necessary.
(2) The Government may direct the Council to carry out the remedial measures recommended by the Special Officer within such time as may be specified in the direction. If the Council fails to comply with any such direction, the Government may pass such orders or take such action as they deem necessary to give effect to the recommendation of the Special Officer.

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