(1) The Authority may appoint such permanent and temporary staff, as it may require, with the approval of the State Government, in such manner and with such qualifications, as may be specified by the regulations.
(2) The salary, allowances payable to and the other terms and conditions of staff of the Authority appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such, as may be specified by the regulations.
(3) The staff shall be under the administrative and disciplinary control of the Chief Executive Officer.
(4) The Authority may obtain the services of the field level officers and employees of the departments of the State Government as well as officers and personnel of local bodies for management of mela who shall act under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer and in case of non-performance by such officer or personnel, the Chief Executive Officer shall have the powers to recommend action against them, as per provisions of Acts and rules applicable to their services.
(5) The Chief Executive Officer may appoint, in such manner, for such temporary period and on such terms and conditions, such other staff, as he may consider necessary.
Fund. 15. (1) The Authority shall have a fund to which the following shall be credited, namely:-
(a) any grant received from the State Government or the Central Government;
(b) any fee, charges, toll and surcharges etc. received by the Authority under this Act;
(c) any trust, bequests, donations, endowments and other grants; and
(d) any other sums received on behalf of the Authority.
(2) The fund shall be applied for –
(a) defraying expenses for smooth functioning of the Authority;
(b) for organizing melas within or outside the State or anywhere in the world;
(c) providing amenities to the visitors;
(d) securing the health, safety and convenience of visitors;
(e) safety of articles, building and structures in the mela area;
(f) organizing cultural and educational seminars, workshops, exhibitions and conferences; and
(g) any other purpose as may be approved by the Authority.
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16. The State Government may make to the Authority grants, loans or advances of such sums of money annually, as the State Government may deem necessary and all such grants, loans or advances so made shall be on such terms and conditions, as the State Government may determine.
Annual grants, loans and advances to Authority.