Section 9:
Temporary association of persons with the Commission for particular purposes.
(1) The
Commission may associate with itself in such manner and for such purposes as may be determined by
regulations made under this Act any persons whose assistance or advice it may desire in complying with
any of the provisions of this Act.
(2) A person associated with it by the Commission under sub-section (1) for any purpose shall have
the right to take part in the discussions of the Commission relevant to that purpose, but shall not have the
right to vote, and shall not be a member for any other purpose.
(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, depute one or more officers
of the Government to attend any meetings of the Commission and to take part in the discussions of the
Commission, but such officer or officers shall not have the right to vote.