16. The Board may,-
(a) with the concurrence of the Tea Controller, engage any officer of the Tea Control Department for the purpose of investigating or reporting on any matter connected with any such application made to the Board as relates to a tea estate, and |
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(b) with the concurrence of the Rubber Controller, engage any officer of the Rubber Control Department for the purpose of investigating or reporting on any matter connected with any such application made to the Board as relates to a rubber estate, |
| and the officer so engaged shall carry out such investigation or make such report. |