56Delegation by Controller

56 Delegation by Controller (1) The Controller may, by writing under his hand, delegate any of his powers and functions under this Act or under any order made thereunder (except this power of delegation) in relation to any matter or class of matters so that the delegated powers and functions may be exercised by the delegate with respect to the matter or class of matters specified in the instrument of delegation. (2) Any delegation by the Controller under this section shall be revocable in writing at will and no delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power or function by the Controller. (3) Where, under this Act, the exercise of a power or function by the Controller is dependent upon the opinion, belief or state of mind of the Controller in relation to a matter and that power or function has been delegated by the Controller in pursuance of this section, that power or function may be exercised by the delegate upon the

Price Exploitation Prevention Act 40 opinion, belief or state of mind of the delegate in relation to that matter.