26.—(1) The powers of the Board may be exercised by a quorum of Commissioners for the time being, although other Commissioners who ought to have been appointed or nominated under this Act may not have been duly appointed or nominated in accordance with this Act.
(2) In case any appointment or nomination to the Board shall not have been made within the time required by this Act the Minister may, if he shall think fit, sanction an extension of time for such appointment or nomination.