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(1) The State Government may appoint such person to be the Chief Ropeways Inspector as it deems fit. (2) The Chief Ropeways Inspector and the Project Inspector shall exercise such powers and perform such functions and duties as may be provided by or under the provisions of this Act. It shall also be the duty of any such Inspector from time to time and at least once a year in the case of the Chief Ropeways Inspector and once a quarter in the case of the Project Inspector, to inspect the ropeways and to determine whether they are maintained in a fit condition and working with due regard to the convenience and safety of the persons using them and of the general public, and consistently with the provisions of this Act. (3) The Chief Ropeways Inspector and the Project Inspectors shall, for the purpose of any of the duties which they are authorised or required to perform under this Act, be deemed to be public servants as defined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).