(1) If the head of the department falls ill or is absent for a short period due to any other reason, the secretary of the secretariat shall conduct the daily work of the secretariat on behalf of the head of the department.
(2) In the case of sub-rule (1), if the secretary of the secretariat is also absent, the most senior employee of the secretariat can conduct the daily work on behalf of the head of the department.
(3) In the event that the position of head of department is vacant, for the period until another person is appointed, the officer or employee according to sub-rule (1) or (2) shall take charge of the cash balance of the secretariat, the seal of the secretariat, documents and other necessary items for daily work and conduct the work as an agent. will fall.
(4) For acting as an agent in accordance with sub-rule (1) or (2), the officer or employee who acts as an agent shall be responsible for that work.