(1) For efficient discharge of its functions and to assist the officers appointed by the State Government the Authority may create posts the maximum pay of which does not exceed Rs.1,525.00.
(2)No post the maximum pay of which exceeds Rs.1,525.00shall be created by the Authority without the prior approval of Government.
(3)The total expenditure on salary and allowance in a year on the staff of the Authority shall not exceed 10 per cent of the amount of annual grants made to the Authority by the State and central Government.
Explanation:- The total expenditure on salary and allowance for purpose of this sub-rule shall not include the following:-
(i) The expenditure on field staff specifically created for preparation and execution of Schemes under section 12 and section 16.
(ii) The expenditure on staff specifically created for the execution of a scheme wholly financed by the Central Government or any agency other than the State Government.
(iii) The expenditure on staff in any of the sectors of the Authority in charge of maintenance.