Section 52 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

52. Officers and other employees of State Authority.-

(1) There shall be a chief executive officer of the State Authority, not below the rank of the Deputy Secretary to the State Government, to be appointed by the State Government.

(2) The State Authority may, with the approval of the State Government, determine the number,

nature and categories of other officers and employees required by the State Authority in the discharge of

its functions.

(3) The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service (including the qualifications, experience and manner of appointment) of, the chief executive officer and other officers and employees of the State Authority shall be such as may be specified by regulations with the approval of the State Government.