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The Controller shall, subject to the general direction and control of the Minister, perform the duties and exercise the rights and

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powers imposed and conferred upon him by this Act and any regulations made thereunder.

The Deputy Controller, Assistant Controllers and other officers appointed under subsection (1) shall be under the control and direction of the Controller.

A Deputy Controller may exercise all the powers conferred and duties imposed upon the Controller under this Act except any powers or duties expressed to be exercisable by the Controller personally.

The Controller or Deputy Controller may perform such duties and exercise such powers and functions conferred upon an Assistant

Controller by this Act or any regulations made thereunder.

All officers appointed under this section shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code [Act 574].