Section 25. Delegation of powers

(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, delegate to any officer subordinate to it all or any powers conferred on it by this Act except the power to make rules. (2) The Authority may, by order in writing, delegate any of its powers and functions under this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder, except the power to make regulations, to any officer of the State Government, any local authority or any officer subordinate to it, subject to such conditions or restrictions as it may think fit: Provided that the delegation of powers and functions under this sub-section to any officer of the State Government or local authority shall be made with the consent of the State Government or such authority, as the case may be.