law: 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.