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Interpretation and General Clauses Act · s 22

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s 22Appointment of officers by name or office

Whenever, by or under any written law, power is given to appoint or name a person to have and exercise any powers or discharge any duties, the power may be lawfully exercised either by appointing a person by name, or by directing that the person for the time being holding a designated office shall have and exercise such powers and discharge such duties.