Section 48 - Power of Central Government to supersede Authority

Power to supersede Authority permits central government to appoint administrators and assume functions during temporary supersession period.

Central Government may supersede the Authority if it cannot discharge functions due to uncontrollable circumstances, persistent default causing financial or administrative harm, or a public emergency; it must give the Authority a reasonable opportunity to make representations. Upon notification, members vacate office, appointed person(s) exercise all powers and duties and Authority properties vest in the Central Government until reconstitution. The Authority must be reconstituted by fresh appointments on or before the expiry of the supersession period, former members remain eligible for reappointment, and the Government must lay the notification and a full report before each House of Parliament.