Preamble

(xviii) to appoint directly by contractual appointment / deputation/ outsourcing or in any other manner, the staff for carrying out various functions and duties specified by the Act and determine remuneration thereof.

1. (xix)to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as are incidental or consequential to any of the foregoing powers and functions or as may be directed by the State Government.

1. (3)The powers and functions of the Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust (SAAMDT) shall not be affected with respect to religious activities, maintenance and development of temple complex, administration of the Trust funds including donations, and in any other manner whatsoever.
2. (4)On receipt of the proposal from the Ambaji Pilgrimage Tourism Authority or otherwise, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, delegate any of the powers and functions of the Ambaji Pilgrimage Tourism Authority to the local authority or authorities or an officer within its jurisdiction.
3. (5)Notwithstanding anything contained in the relevant State Acts, rules or any existing instructions of the State Government, the provisions made under clause (v) of sub-section (2) shall prevail.