Section 4 in The Assam Economic and Statistical Service Rules, 1973
4. Strength of cadre.
(1)The number of posts, permanent as well as temporary, under each of the categories of the service shall be such as may be determined by the Governor from time to time.(2)The strength of the service shall, on the commencement of these Rules, be as shown in Schedule I:Provided that the Governor may hold in abeyance any post or posts as and when considered necessary.
