In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) “Act” means the Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974 (47 of 1974);
(b) “appointing authority” in relation to exercise of a power means Board and includes –
(i) the Chairman, in relation to exercise of such power in respect of Group A posts;
(ii) the Secretary, in relation to exercise of such power in respect of Groups B posts;
(iii) the Financial Adviser and Chief accounts Officer, in relation to exercise of such power in respect of Group C posts;
(iv) the Senior Accounts/Administration Officer, in relation to exercise of such power in respect of Group D posts;”
(c) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Board;
(d) “Employee” means a person who holds a post under the Board but does not include casual employee;
(e) “Schedule” means the Schedule to these rules.
(f) “Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer” means a person who holds, for the time being, that post in the Board;
(g) “Senior Accounts/Administrative Officer” means a person who holds, for the time being, that post in the Board.” (GSR 24(E) dt. 13/1/1988)