Nomination of mathadhipathi

(1) Subject to the provisions of section 53, a mathadhipathi may nominate his successor. The fact of such nomination shall be intimated to the Dharmika Parishad, within ninety days of such nomination and the Dharmika Parishad may recognize such nomination. A nomination shall not be complete unless it is recognized by the Dharmika Parishad. The conditions for recognition shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) Where a Mathadhipathi fails to nominate his successor under sub-section (1) or where there is no mathadhipathi, the Commissioner or any officer authorized by it shall after due publication convene a meeting with the mathadhipathis of other maths of the same sampradayam and the disciples of the math and recognize the person nominated in such meetings as a mathadhipathi subject to the provisions of this Act. The procedure for convening the meeting and method of publication shall be such as may be prescribed.