Appointment of competent authority under social security law allows State Government to designate qualified officials to administer claims. The State Government may appoint by notification a competent authority-a person meeting prescribed qualifications (State Judicial Service member, advocate, or Gazetted Officer with minimum five years' service and experience in personnel management, HR development, industrial relations or legal affairs)-and specify its area. Multiple appointments permit the Government to regulate distribution of business, and any competent authority may engage persons with special knowledge to assist in inquiries when deciding matters under this Chapter.
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Appointment of competent authority under social security law allows State Government to designate qualified officials to administer claims.
The State Government may appoint by notification a competent authority-a person meeting prescribed qualifications (State Judicial Service member, advocate, or Gazetted Officer with minimum five years' service and experience in personnel management, HR development, industrial relations or legal affairs)-and specify its area. Multiple appointments permit the Government to regulate distribution of business, and any competent authority may engage persons with special knowledge to assist in inquiries when deciding matters under this Chapter.
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