The Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint any person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an
Minister
Defined · s 2
“Minister” means the Minister or Ministers for the time being charged with the responsibility for the matter or matters in connection with which the reference to the “Minister” is made, acting individually or jointly or in consultation, as the case may require;
Assistant Protector under sections 18, 19 and 20 subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification.
Assistant Protector
Defined · s 2
“Assistant Protector” means a person appointed by the Minister under section 8a;