In addition to the functions prescribed under sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Act, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner to perform the following functions, namely:-
(i) to convene the meetings of the Authority and conduct of the same and prepare minutes of the meetings and carry into effect the resolutions of the Authority;
Provided that if, in the opinion of the commissioner any resolution of the Authority contravenes any provision of the Act or any other law or any rule, notification, regulation or byelaw made or issued under the Act or any other law or any order passed by the Government or is prejudicial or detrimental to the interest of the Authority as well the heritage, he shall, within fifteen days of the passing of the resolution refer the matter to the Government for the orders and inform the Authority at its next meeting, of the action taken by him and until the orders of the Government on such reference are received , the commissioner shall not be bound to give effect to the resolution.
(ii) to furnish to the Government a copy of the minutes or the proceedings of the meetings of the Authority and any return or other information which the Government may from time to time call for;
(iii) to carry out and execute such schemes and works as the Government may direct and incur necessary expenditure thereof;
(iv) to exercise supervision and control over the proceedings of all officers and employees of the Authority except the Authority security force in matters of executive administration and dispose of all questions relating to the service of such officers and servants and their pay, privileges and allowances;
(v) to keep and conduct the Authority’s correspondence;
(vi) to authenticate by his signature all permissions, orders, decisions, notices and other documents of the Authority and the orders of the Authority; and 5
(vii) to exercise supervision and control over the accounts and records of the Authority.
CHAPTER V DUTIES OF PLANNING OFFICER