Section 71. Alternative arrangement

71. If at any time the Collector is satisfied that— (a) the Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti has failed without reasonable cause or excuse to discharge its duties or to perform the function imposed or assigned to it by or under this Code ; or (b) circumstances have so arisen that the Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti is or may be rendered unable to discharge the duties or perform the functions imposed or assigned by or under this Code ; or (c) it is otherwise expedient or necessary to do so; he may, direct that the duties, powers and functions of such Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti under this Code, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, be discharged, exercised and performed by an officer not below the rank of a NaibTahsildar and for such period and subject to such restrictions as may be specified. 1 [ Provided that reasonable opportunity of hearing shall be given to the Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti before issuing any direction under this section. ]