Chapter III Chapter III

The State Government shall appoint, an officer not below the rank of Group-A (Senior scale) of the State Civil Service, Chief of any local or other authority or working in the University in a post not less than that of Professor who is familiar with the historical and cultural development to be the Commissioner of the Authority.

(1) The Commissioner shall be the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the Authority. (2) The Commissioner shall in addition to performing such functions as are conferred on him by or under this Act or under any law for the time being in force ,- (a) be the Chief Executive of the Authority; (b) be responsible for all budgetary planning, enforcement and supervisory functions of the Authority; (c) furnish to the Authority all the information relating to the administration and accounts of the Authority as well as other matters whenever called upon by the Authority to do so; (d) prepare and submit the Annual Reports and audited accounts of the Authority for its approval within three months of the close of every financial year and thereafter submit copies of the same to the Authority and the State Government; and (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.

(1) The State Government shall appoint an officer of the State Audit and Accounts Service, not below the rank of a Assistant Controller to be the Accounts Officer of the Authority. (2) The Accounts Officer shall report to the Commissioner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.

(1) The State Government shall provide such other officers and staff as may be necessary to the Authority. The method of recruitment and conditions of service and the powers and duties of the commissioner and other officers and staff of the Authority shall be such as may be determined by regulations. (2) The Administrative expenses, salary and allowances of the officers and staff of the Authority shall be defrayed out of the fund of the Authority.