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The Central Government wants a State's Controller of legal metrology to exercise some of the Director's powers. Which statement about such delegation under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 is correct?

Delegation needs the consent of the State Government. The Central Government may then delegate such Director's powers as it thinks fit to the State Controller, who may sub-delegate to a legal metrology officer if he thinks it necessary or expedient in the public interest, under the Director's guidance.

  1. AIt can be done without State consent, and the Controller may not sub-delegate
  2. BIt requires the State Government's consent, and the Controller may sub-delegate to a legal metrology officer if he considers it necessary or expedient in public interestCorrect
  3. CIt requires the State Government's consent, but the Controller cannot sub-delegate further
  4. DIt can be done only by the Director through a written order, with no State consent needed

Explanation

The Central Government may, with the State Government's consent and subject to conditions, delegate Director's powers to the State Controller. The Controller, if of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient in public interest, may delegate them to any legal metrology officer. Delegated powers are exercised under the Director's general superintendence, direction and guidance.

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