Delegation of powers
17.  The Price Controller may in writing delegate all or any of his powers, duties or functions under the provisions of this Act to any Deputy Price Controller, Assistant Price Controller, or any other person approved by the Minister, and may at any time revoke or vary such a delegation:
Provided that no such delegation shall be deemed to divest the Price Controller of all or any of his powers, duties or functions and he may if he thinks fit exercise such powers, duties or functions, notwithstanding the fact that he has so delegated them.