Section 7A. Committees of Authority

2[ 7A. Committees of Authority.— (1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Authority may from time to time constitute such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions. (2) Every committee shall consist of such number of persons and perform such functions and be subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.] — 8. Vacancy in Authority not to invalidate proceeding. No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalidated merely by reason of — (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a member of the Authority; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure adopted by the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.