State Act
Section 11. Officers and staff of the Regulatory Authority.
THE ASSAM INLAND WATER TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT, 2018 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)
11. (1) The Regulatory Authority for the purpose of enabling it to efficiently discharge its functions under this Act may create posts of officers, employees, as it considers necessary with prior approval of the State Government. (2) The Regulatory Authority may obtain services of consultants, advisors, lawyers and agents as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Regulatory Authority by engaging them on contract basis and provide for their remuneration consistent with industry practices in India. (3) The Chairperson, Members and officers of the Regulatory Authority shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.