alleryStart learning →After part exercise of authority, revocation fails as to
Aacts already done
Bacts not yet begun
Cfuture salary due
Dnew orders for goods
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. acts already done
Section 204 protects only the part already carried out; the rest of the authority can still be revoked.
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