Protection of Authority

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no act done or proceeding taken under this Act by the Authority shall be questioned on the ground of any omission, defect or irregularity not affecting the merits of the case, provided that any person aggrieved by a decision of the Authority may appeal to the Minister who may, if he thinks fit, 10 direct the Authority to rectify any such omission, defect or irregularity.