Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998
21. Officers of State Commission and other staff
(1) The State Commission may appoint a Secretary to exercise and
perform under the control of the Chairperson such duties and powers as may be
specified by regulations made by the State Commission.
(2) The State Commission may, with the approval of the State
Government, determine the number, nature and categories of other officers and
employees required to assist the State Commission in the discharge of its
functions.
(3) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other conditions
of service of, the Secretary, officers and other employees shall be such as may
be determined by regulations with the approval of the State Government.
(4) The State Commission may appoint consultants required to
assist the State Commission in the discharge of its functions on the terms and
conditions as may be determined by regulations by the State Commission.