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(1) The Government may, by notification, appoint any officer as competent authority for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act. (2) The competent authority shall, for the purposes of section 3, issue caste identification certificate specifying the caste name of the Scheduled Caste, in such manner, as may be prescribed. (3) The competent authority shall, for the purposes of this Act, exercise such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed. (4) The competent authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860). Certificate of identification.