Substitution of new section for section 67 in Madras Act XIX of 1951

Substitution of new section for section 67 in Madras Act XIX of 1951.- For section 67 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely :-

“67. Term of office and duties of executive officer.-

1. (1) The executive officer shall hold office for such period as may be fixed by the Commissioner and he shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Commissioner : Provided that only such powers and duties as appertain to the administration of the endowments of the religious institution shall be assigned to the executive officer.
2. (2) The Commissioner shall define the powers and duties which may be exercised and performed respectively by the executive officer and the trustee, if any, of the religious institution.
3. (3) The executive officer shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act XLV of 1860).
4. (4) The Commissioner may, for good and sufficient cause, suspend, remove or dismiss the executive officer.”.