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(1) The Chairman may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any officer of the Board any of the Chairman's powers, duties or functions under this Act or any rule made thereunder, except those conferred or imposed upon or vested in him by sections 16, 19, 26, 107, 114, 116, 150 and 155: Provided that -- (a) the Chairman shall not delegate his power under section 22 to make on behalf of the Board any contract involving an expenditure exceeding three thousand rupees; (b) the Chairman shall not delegate his power under section 29 to make appointments. (2) The exercise or discharge by any officer of any powers, duties or functions delegated to him under sub-section (1) shall be subject to such restrictions, conditions and limitations (if any) as may be laid down by the Chairman, and shall also be subject to his control and revision. Explanation.-- Against any order of the nature referred to in sub-section (2) of section 29 passed by a person to whom the Chairman's power in that behalf has been delegated, an appeal shall lie to the Board, unless the Chairman has himself revised the order of such person, in which case an appeal shall lie to the Board against the order of the Chairman.