(1) The Government may, by notification, establish with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, an Authority to be called the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority, to exercise the powers conferred on, and perform the functions assigned to it under this Act.
(2) The Authority shall consist of the following Members nominated by the Government, namely:-
(a) an officer, who has retired from a post not below the rank of Chief Secretary to the Government - the Chairperson;
(b) an officer, who has retired from a post not below the rank of Inspector General of Police – Member;
(c) an expert in the field of information technology – Member;
(d) an eminent psychologist - Member; (e) an expert in the fi eld of online gaming – Member.
(3) The Chairperson and Members of the Authority shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Government.
(4) The Government may, in consultation with the Authority, provide such officers and employees, as deemed necessary, to the Authority, for the efficient discharge of its powers and functions under this Act.