Declaration of conflict of interest

(1) If any member, Special Invitee or Non-official member has interest pertaining to any matter which may be laid for discussion before the Authority, such person shall make self-declaration to the Chairperson in such format as may be prescribed in the rules. (2) If the Chairperson is satisfied that such a person has an interest in the matter laid down for discussion before the Authority, the Chairperson shall direct such person to abstain from participation on discussion of that matter.