Power of Central Government to supersede Central Authority

Provided that before issuing a notification under this sub-section, the Central Government shall give a reasonable opportunity to the Central Authority to show cause why it should not be superseded and shall consider the explanations and objections, if any, of the Central Authority.

1. (2) Upon the publication of a notification under sub-section (1),—
   • (a) all the members of the Central Authority shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such;
   • (b) all the powers, functions and duties which may, by or under the provisions of this Act, be exercised or discharged by or on behalf of the Central Authority shall, until the Central Authority is reconstituted under sub-section (3), be exercised and discharged by such person or persons as the Central Government may direct;
   • (c) all property owned or controlled by the Central Authority shall, until the Central Authority is reconstituted under sub-section (3), vest in the Central Government.
2. (3) On the expiration of the period of supersession specified in the notification issued under sub-section (1), the Central Government may—
   • (a) extend the period of supersession for such further period as it may consider necessary; or
   • (b) reconstitute the Central Authority by fresh appointment and in such case any person who vacated their office under clause (a) of sub-section (2) shall not be deemed disqualified for appointment.