Section 3(a) in The U.P. Lower Subordinate Forest Service Rules, 1980
(a)"appointing authority" means the Divisional Forest Officer in respect of the posts of Jamadars, Moharrirs and Forest Guards, in the Division under his charge and the Conservator, Wild Life Preservation Organisation, Uttar Pradesh, in respect of the posts of Wild Life Guards, Game Guards and Fishing Guards;
