Powers and functions of the Authority.

(1) The Authority may take decision, for proper functioning, regulation and management of Mela, as well as direct and decide policy for the augmentation of revenue sources, arrangement of fund by grants from the Government or other sources. (2) The Authority shall frame guidelines for, proper and safe management and, organisation of various Melas in the State. These guidelines shall be binding on the organisers of a Mela. (3) The Authority shall have powers to make recommendations for bringing any Mela under its authority, considering its cultural, social and religious importance or on the basis of receipt of information in this regard from other sources. (4) The Authority shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act.