An Inspector shall, for the purpose of any of the duties which he is authorised or required to perform under this Act, be deemed to be a public servant, as defined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860) and shall for the purpose have such powers as may be prescribed by the State Government under clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 32.
1[12-A. Expert Committee.-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the official gazette, constitute one or more Expert Committees consisting of such number of persons, having such knowledge and experience in design, setting up and operating aerial ropeways, and no such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Expert Committee,-
(i) to aid and advise the State Government and the Inspector in regard to any matter connected with the administration of the Act; and also in regard to-
(a) design, erection or position of any aerial ropeway or of any work appertaining thereto;
(b) the addition to, or the alteration or closure of an aerial ropeways;
(c) the variation of the character of any ropeway or of the mode of use thereof;
(ii) to conduct inspection of aerial ropeways and appurtenances-
(a) at the initial stage, before the sanction is granted for its operation under sub-section (1) of section 10 of this Act;
(b) subsequently at least once in a year; and
(c) on such other occasions as may be directed by the State Government;
to ensure that the ropeway is fit for public traffic, and no danger is involved in its use.]