Section 48. Appointment of Special Officer until University Authorities duly constituted.

(1) At any time after the passing of this Act and until such time as the two Universities and their authorities shall have been duly constituted or until such time as the Chancellor may desire, a Special Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a University. (2) Subject to the superintendence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Special Officer shall examine the Statutes and Regulations continued under section 51 of this Act and propose such modifications, alterations and additions therein as may be necessary to bring such Statutes and Regulations in conformity with the provisions of this Act. The modifications, alterations and additions proposed by the Special Officer shall, if approved by the Chancellor, be deemed to have been made by the competent authority under this Act and shall continue to be in force until altered or superseded by the authority constituted under this Act.