Performance of functions of Contractor-General by members of his staff

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 9 (2), the functions of the Contractor-General, except those under sections 20, 21, 28 (2) and 29, may be performed by any member of his staff authorized for that purpose by the Contractor-General. Contractor- General by (2) Nothing in sub-section (1), shall be construed as affecting the responsibility of the Contractor-General for functions performed on his behalf pursuant to sub-section (1).