(1) The Regulator}’ Authority for the purpose o f enabling it to efficiently discharge its functions under this Act may create posts of officers, employees, as it considers necessary with prior approval of the State Government.
(2) The Regulatory Authority may obtain services o f consultants, advisors, lawyers, and agents as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Regulatory Authority by engaging them on contract basis and provide for their remuneration consistent with industry practices in India.
(3) The Chairperson, Members and officers o f the Regulatory Authority shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Act No 45 of 1860.
Offices of the 12. (1) Regulatory Authority, The head office oflhe Regulatory Authority shall be at such place as the State Government may determine by notification published in the Official Gazette.
(2) The Regulatory Authority max, by notification in the Official Gazatte and with prior approval of the State Government, establish sub-offices and citizen facilitation centers at such other places, as may be considered necessary.
(3) The Regulatory Authority shall have its sittings at the head office or any other place and at such time as the Chairperson may direct, and shall observe such procedure in regard to the transaction of business in its sittings as may be prescribed by the Regulator} Authority Divisions of the 13. (1) Regulatory Authority The Regulatory' Authority shall have such number o f Divisions or Departments, to administer and enforce the provisions relating to safety, environment, trade, and dispute resolution and for any other activities or purposes as may be determined by the Regulatory Authority.
(2) Each Division or Department shall be headed by an officer appointed by the State Government, to be designated as the Head of that Division or Department who shall function under the superintendence, direction and control o f the Chairperson of the Regulatory Authority.
(3) The Regulator}- Authority may set up administrative divisions required for its proper functioning, such as information technology, administration, finance and any other, in the manner as may be prescribed by rules made by the State Government.
THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 3781 The Functions of the Regulatory Authority.
CHAPTER HI THE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY