Section 24A(1) in The State Bank Of India Act, 1955
(1)Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of the State Bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the depositors or the State Bank or for securing the proper management of the State Bank, it is necessary so to do, the Central Government may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Central Board for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order: Provided that the period of supersession of the Central Board may be extended from time to time, so, however, that the total period shall not exceed twelve months.