Section IV. And it is enacted, that it shall be lawful for each of the Coroners of Calcuatta, Madras and Bombay

IV. And it is enacted, that it shall be lawful for each of the Coroners of Calcuatta, Madras and Bombay from time to time to appoint by writing under his hand and seal a fit and proper person, such appointment being subject to the approval of the Governor of the Presidency of which he is the Coroner, to act for him as his Deputy in the holding of Inquests; and all Inquests taken and other acts performed by any such Deputy Coroner under and by virtue of any such appointment shall be deemed and taken to be the acts and deeds of the Coroner by whom such appointment was made. Provided that no such Deputy shall act for any such Coroner except during the illness of the said Coroner or during his absence for any lawful and reasonable cause. Provided also that every such appointment may at any time be cancelled and revoked by the Coroner by whom the same was made. _____________