Section 6

The Director General may, in writing, delegate to any officer under his control, direction and supervision the exercise or performance, subject to such conditions, limitations or restrictions as may be provided in the instrument of delegation, of any of his functions or duties assigned to him under this Act:

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Provided that any delegation under this section with respect to any function or duty shall not prevent the Director General from himself exercising or performing such delegated function or duty in any case where it appears to him expedient to do so.