1. For the purpose of enabling of efficiently to discharge its function under this Act, the Authority shall subject to the provisions of section 18 and to such rules as may be made in this behalf appoint (whether on deputation or otherwise) such number of officers and together employees as it may consider necessary;

Provided that the appointment of such category of officers as may be specified after consultation with the Chairperson in such rules, shall be subject to the approval of the Central Government.
(2) Subject to the provisions of section 18 every officer or other employee appointed by the Authority shall be subject to such conditions of service and shall be entitled to such remuneration as may be determined by regulations.