(1) For the purpose of this Act, the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) is designated as the Technical Secretariat.
(2) The functions of the Technical Secretariat are,- 14
(a) to provide secretarial support to the Authority, and wherever relevant, to the Sandbox Operator, to supervise and assist it in carrying out its functions;
(b) to provide logistic support, including but not limited to, proper maintenance of records and registers, handling of communication and correspondence;
(c) to provide technical support including supervising, advising overseeing on technical and allied matters; and
(d) to provide research support including assistance in vetting the applications received and verifying compliance.
(3) Subject to prior approval of the Authority, the Technical Secretariat may engage additional staff for the purpose of carrying on its functions, as it deems necessary.