Section 5 in Tamil Nadu Estates (Abolition and Conversion Into Ryotwari) Act, 1948
5. Appointment and functions of Settlement Officer.
(1)As soon as may be after the passing of this Act, the Government shall appoint one or more Settlement Officers to carry out the functions and duties assigned to them under this Act.(2)Every Settlement Officer shall be subordinate to the Director and shall be guided by such lawful instructions as he may issue from time to time; and the Director shall also have power to cancel or revise any of the orders, acts or proceedings of the Settlement Officer, other than those in respect of which an appeal lies to the Tribunal.
