Save as otherwise provided in section 255, the provisions of this chapter Overriding effect.

shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force. 258. (1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the Power of State purposes of this chapter. Government to make rules.

1. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
   • (a) the salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the chairperson and the other members under sub-section (2) of section 235;
   • (b) the Form and the manner in which, and the authority before whom, the oath of office and secrecy shall be subscribed under sub-section (4) of section 235;
   • (c) the Form in which, and the time at which the State Commission shall prepare its budget under section 244;
   • (d) the Form in which the annual statement of accounts sha11 be prepared by the State Commission under sub-section (1) of section 245;
   • (e) the Form in which, and the time within which’ the annual report shall be furnished under sub-section (1) of section 246;
   • (f) any other matter which may be, or is required to be, Prescribed by rules. 259. (1) The State Commission may, by notification, make regulations Power of State consistent with this Act and the rules make thereunder to carry out the purposes Commission to make of this Act. regulations.
2. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the. generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all any of the following matters, namely:-
   • (a) the powers and the duties of the Secretary under sub-section (1) of section 237;
   • (b) the salary and allowances and the other terms and conditions of service of the Secretary and the other officers and other employees under sub- section (3) of section 237;
   • (c) the terms and conditions of appointment of consultants under sub- section (4) of section 231;
   • (d) the manner in which the rates of user charges shall be determined under section 243;
   • (e) any other matter which may be, or is required to be, provided by regulations. Chapter-XXVII Communication Systems A. Public Streets