Section 4. Meetings of National Authority

4. Meetings of National Authority .—(1) The National Authority shall meet as and when necessary and at such time and place as the Chairperson of the National Authority may think fit. (2) The Chairperson of the National Authority shall preside over the meetings of the National Authority. (3) If for any reason the Chairperson of the National Authority is unable to attend any meeting of the National Authority, the Vice-Chairperson of the National Authority shall preside over the meeting. 3[5. Appointment of officers and other employees of National Authority .—(1) The National Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, specify the number, nature and category of officers and other employees, as is necessary to carry out its functions. 1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2025, s. 2 (w.e.f. 9-4-2025). 2. Ins. by s. 3, ibid . (w.e.f. 9-4-2025). 3. Subs. by s. 4, ibid ., for section 5 (w.e.f. 9-4-2025). (2) The National Authority may also appoint experts and consultants as necessary to perform its functions. (3) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of officers, other employees, experts and consultants of the National Authority, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government . ]