12. Power to appoint proper authorities

The Council shall have the power to appoint proper authorities for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

If by or under the provisions of this Act or regulations made under this Act any person is to report to or furnish any information or document to the Council, he shall be deemed to have so reported or furnished the information or document if he reports or furnishes such information or document to the proper authority appointed for such purposes.

If by or under any provision of this Act or regulations made under this Act any order, direction or notification is to be given by the Council, such order, direction or notification shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be deemed to have been properly and lawfully made if made on its behalf by a proper authority appointed for such purpose.