Incorporation of the Authority

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(1) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract and shall by the said name sue and be sued. (2) The Authority shall be deemed to be a local authority within the meaning of that expression in the Bihar and Orissa General Clauses Act, 1917. (3) The State Government may, if it thinks fit, or on the recommendation of the Authority, remove any member of the Authority. (4) The Authority shall have the power to appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the performance of its functions. (5) The term of office and conditions of service of the members shall be such as may be prescribed. (6) The proceedings of the Authority shall be conducted in accordance with such regulations as may be made. (7) The Authority may appoint committees for the discharge of its functions. (8) All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman or any other member authorized by the Authority. (9) No act or proceedings of the Authority shall be questioned on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in the Authority. (10) The Authority shall maintain proper accounts and other records and prepare an annual statement of accounts.

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