Section 58
Power To Appoint Sub-agents
(1) In case it is necessary to appoint, a sub-agent according to the nature of any trade, business or transaction, or in case a sub-agent can be appointed according to provision contained or practice followed in the contract relating to agency, the agent may, except when otherwise provided for in the contract, appoint a sub-agent with the consent of the principal person. Provided that, an agent who has been appointed on the condition that he/she will personally represent or personally execute any work may be able to appoint a sub-agent.
(2) In case a sub-agent is appointed under Sub-section (1), the principal person shall be informed accordingly, and a sub-agent so appointed in that manner shall have right and duty equal to that of the agent appointed by the principal person.
(3) In case any agent appoints a sub-agent without the consent of the principal person, the latter shall not be responsible for any action taken or work performed by the sub-agent. A sub-agent so appointed shall be personally responsible.
(2) In case a sub-agent is appointed under Sub-section (1), the principal person shall be informed accordingly, and a sub-agent so appointed in that manner shall have right and duty equal to that of the agent appointed by the principal person.
(3) In case any agent appoints a sub-agent without the consent of the principal person, the latter shall not be responsible for any action taken or work performed by the sub-agent. A sub-agent so appointed shall be personally responsible.