2. Definitions.-

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-

(16).''State Representative'' means an officer not below the rank of an Assistant Commissioner authorized in writing by the Commissioner to represent, or argue the cases on behalf of the Commissioner or the committee constituted for disposal of application for grant of eligibility certificate before the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or Additional Commissioner (Appeals) or the Tribunal, as the case may be :

Provided that in the case of temporary absence on leave or otherwise of the State Representative, an officer authorised in writing by the Additional Commissioner or by the Joint Commissioner (Executive) shall act as the State Representative;