Settlement Commission bench composition and powers govern presiding authority, member delegation, and special bench constitution for cases. The Settlement Commission exercises jurisdiction through Benches presided over by the Chairman or a Vice Chairman with two other Members; the Chairman may authorize cross bench deputation. If a Bench member is unable to act, the remaining two may function, the senior acting as Presiding Officer, and the Presiding Officer may refer matters to the Chairman for transfer to a three Member Bench. The Chairman may also constitute a Special Bench of more than three Members, while locations of principal and additional Benches are notified by the Central Government and the Chairman fixes the Special Bench place.