Clause 140

Any authority may, subject to such conditions or restrictions as it thinks fit, delegate to the District Officer such of the powers, functions and duties by this Ordinance vested in it as it thinks necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions in any district and any power so delegated shall, with the consent of the Minister, be exercisable by such District Officer in the name and on behalf of the authority concerned:Provided that the District Officer shall report every action taken and decision made by him under such delegated powers to the authority concerned within such time or periodically as the authority may direct.

The authority may exercise any powers or perform any functions and duties conferred on it notwithstanding the delegation of such powers, functions or duties under the provisions of this section.