In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.
Statement :
According to the Advocates Act, 1961, when the term of a State Bar Council expires without an election, the Bar Council of India shall constitute a Special Committee consisting of the ex officio member of the State Bar Council as Chairman and two nominated members. The Special Committee has the power to discharge all functions of the State Bar Council until the new Council is constituted, and elections must be held within six months unless the period is extended by the Bar Council of India.
Conclusions :
I.The Special Committee is empowered to handle pending disciplinary matters of the State Bar Council.
II. he Bar Council of India may extend the six-month period for holding elections to the State Bar Council, for recorded reasons.
In the context of the above Statement and Conclusions, which one of the following is correct?