Section 1. Certain words omitted by Act of 28 of 2010, s. 12 (w.e.f. 24-8-2010)

1. Certain words omitted by Act of 28 of 2010, s. 12 (w.e.f. 24-8-2010). 2. Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "energy managers" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010). 3. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 16, for "energy conservation building codes" (w.e.f. 1-1-2023). 1[(la) prescribing the procedure for issuing the energy savings certificate under sub-section (1) of section 14A; (laa) the value of per metric ton of oil equivalent of energy consumed under section 14B;] (m) the matters relating to inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17; (n) the form in which, and the time at which, the Bureau shall prepare its budget under section 22; (o) the form in which, and the time at which, the Bureau shall prepare its annual report under section 23; (p) the form in which the accounts of the Bureau shall be maintained under section 25; (q) the manner of holding inquiry under sub-section (1) of section 27; (r) the form and fee for filing appeal under sub-section (2) of section 31; 2* * * * * (v) any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed, or in respect of which provision is to be made, or may be made, by rules. 1. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 12, for section 26 (w.e.f. 1-1-2023). may be prescribed by the Central Government, after giving any person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard for the purpose of imposing any penalty. (2) While holding an inquiry, the adjudicating officer shall have power to summon and enforce the attendance of any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case to give evidence or produce any document which in the opinion of the adjudicating officer, may be useful for or relevant to the subject-matter of the inquiry, and if, on such inquiry, he is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with the provisions of any of the clauses of the sections specified in section 26, he may impose such penalty as he thinks fit in accordance with the provisions of any of those clauses of that section: Provided that where a State Commission has not been established in a State, the Government of that State shall appoint any of its officer not below the rank equivalent to a Secretary dealing with legal affairs in that State to be an adjudicating officer for the purposes of this section and such officer shall cease to be an adjudicating officer immediately on the appointment of an adjudicating officer by the State Commission on its establishment in that State: Provided further that where an adjudicating officer appointed by a State Government ceased to be an adjudicating officer, he shall transfer to the adjudicating officer appointed by the State Commission all matters being adjudicated by him and thereafter the adjudicating officer appointed by the State Commission shall adjudicate the penalties on such matters. 2. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (o) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023). 1[(p) such number of persons, not exceeding seven, as may be prescribed, to be appointed by the Central Government as members, from amongst persons who, in the opinion of the Central Government, are experts or capable of representing industry, equipment and appliance manufacturers, architects, institutes and consumers member;] (q) such number of persons, not exceeding two as may be member; nominated by the Governing Council as members (r) Director-General of Bureau ex officio membersecretary. (3) The Governing Council may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Bureau. (4) Every member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office. (5) The fee and allowances to be paid to the members referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) and the manner of filling up of vacancies and the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions shall be such as may be prescribed.