Section 17(6)(j) in The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2007
(j)The Secretary shall inform the number of selected candidates who have joined in the next meeting of the Board and obtain approval of the [Chairperson] [Substituted 'Board' by Notification No. F.No. S-Admn/II/XI/2012, dated 23.3.2018 (w.e.f. 30.11.2007).] to restart the process of selection to fill up the shortfalls, if any, in the total number of individual consultants decided to be engaged as per para (b).