(1)For carrying out the purposes of this Act, the State Government may appoint a person to be Excise and Taxation Commissioner, and such other persons to assist him as it thinks fit.(2)Persons appointed under sub-section (1) shall exercise such powers as may be conferred and perform such duties as may be required by or under this Act.(3)All persons appointed under sub-section (1) and the Presiding Officer of the Tribunal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
