Section 15
Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex officio.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887.
Where, by any 1[Central Act] or
Regulation, a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then,
unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of
this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of office.
Notes
1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Act of the Governor General in Council"