Powers and functions of the Authority

(1) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Co-operative Societies and other local bodies shall be vested in the Authority. (2) The Authority may, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, appoint such number of officers and staff, as it may deem necessary, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.