Clause 137

exercise such powers and perform such functions and duties as may be delegated to him under the provisions of section 138 of this Ordinance or any other written law and may in this connection give directions to any officer assigned by the authority to the district and such officer shall comply with such directions:Provided that such directions shall not be at variance with any instructions given to the officer by the authority or be incompatible with any policy laid down by the Ministry concerned:Provided also that nothing in this Part of this Ordinance shall prevent the authority concerned from communicating direct with such officer on policy and technical matters and major administrative decisions, but copies of all such communications shall be forwarded to the District Officer;

act as the liaison officer in his district for all authorities concerned and advise the authorities, when necessary, of any problems which may arise concerning the administration of the various services provided in his district under this Ordinance;

make every effort to ensure the adequacy of the various services provided and in this connection shall receive representations which he may refer to the appropriate authorities; and

act as the principal spokesman for the Government in his district with respect to matters within his jurisdiction under the provisions of this Ordinance.