An authority declared or notified as such by an order of the Government or organization or under the rules, etc?

An authority declared or notified as such by an order of the Government or organization or under the rules, etc?
(a) Appellate Authority
(b) Appointing Authority
(c) Both a & b
(d) None of a & b
✅ Correct option: (b) Appointing Authority
Explanation: Appointing authority is the one authorized by the government to appoint employees under specific rules.