(1)

The Government may, by order, direct that any power or duty which by this Act or by the Scheme is conferred or imposed upon the Government (other than the power to frame a scheme under section 3) shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by such officer or authority as may be so specified.

(2)

The Board may, with the prior approval of the Government, delegate to its Chairman or to any of its employees, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as it may specify, such of its functions under this Act as it may deem necessary for the efficient administration of the Scheme.