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