(1) For the purpose of enabling the Board to perform its functions under the Act, the Central Government may appoint a Chief Executive Officer, regional officers, additional regional officers, assistant regional officers and such other officers at the headquarters and at each of the regional offices of the Board:
Provided that the Central Government may delegate to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified by it, the power of appointment conferred on it under this sub-rule, other than the powers of appointment in relation to the posts of regional officer and additional regional officer.
Provided further that the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer may grant leave to or suspend or remove from service any officer appointed by him under the powers delegated to him under this sub-rule.
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(2) The regional officers, additional regional officers, assistant regional officers and other officers appointed under sub-rule (1) shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them under these rules, or by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer or by the Board.