(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “Act” means the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority Act, 2005 (Mah.
XVIII of 2005) ;
(b) “Authority” means the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority ;
(c) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Authority ;
(d) “Member” means a Member of the Authority and includes the Chairperson ;
(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Authority appointed under sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Act with duties and functions as per Appendix “C” to these Regulations ;
(f) “Competent Authority” means the Chairperson or such other officer of the Authority designated for the purpose by the Authority, in accordance with these Regulations ;
(g) “Functions” means and includes all works relating to the activities of the Authority ;
(h) “Service” means the service by officers and staff of the Authority ;
(i) “Employees” include all officers and staff appointed on deputation, regular or contract basis ;
(j) “Year” means Calendar year ;
(k) “Government” or “State Government” means the Government of Maharashtra ;
(l) “Appendix” means A to D appendix of these Regulations ;
(2) Words or expressions used in these Regulations and not defined herein, but defined in the Act shall have the meanings as assigned in the Act and the Rules made there under.
CHAPTER II OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE AUTHORITY