ISSUE:
Whether the absence of specific rules for disposing of urban agricultural property under the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954, invalidates such sales conducted through administrative directions?
Whether the delegated authority under Section 33 of the Act had jurisdiction to extend the time for depositing the balance purchase price after the initial deadline?
Whether the failure to provide notice and an opportunity of hearing to the respondents violated principles of natural justice and invalidated the orders favoring the appellant?
RULE:
Exercise of Powers Without Rules: Statutory powers can be exercised even in the absence of rules unless the statute explicitly mandates otherwise. The phrase "subject to rules" indicates optional compliance if rules exist but does not preclude action without them.
Principles of Natural Justice: Orders affecting parties must adhere to natural justice by providing notice and a fair opportunity to be heard before decisions are made.