Section 143

(1) Pending appointment of a Secretary under Rule 141 or 142, the Committee of Management of the society may, subject to the provisions of Section 120 and the regulations framed under Section 121 or 122, appoint any suitable person as Officiating Secretary. (2) The Officiating Secretary appointed under Sub-rule (1) shall hold office for a period not exceeding six months or until the appointment of a Secretary under Rule 141 or 142, whichever is earlier.