Decision to be made by authorized persons

A decision in respect of a request made to a Ministry or prescribed authority may be made, on behalf of the Ministry or prescribed authority, by the responsible Minister or the principal officer of the Ministry or prescribed authority or, subject to the regulations, by an officer of the Ministry or prescribed authority acting within the scope of authority exercisable by him in accordance with the arrangements approved by the responsible Minister or the principal officer of the Ministry or prescribed authority. authorized per- sons.