Electricity Act, 2003 · Chapter IX: Central Electricity Authority · Constitution and functions of Authority
Section 72: Officers and staff of Authority
The Authority may appoint a Secretary and such other officers and employees as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act and on such terms as to salary, remuneration, fee, allowance, pension, leave and gratuity, as the authority may in consultation with the Central Government, fix:
Provided that the appointment of the Secretary shall be subject to the approval of the Central Government.
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