No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned or shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Commission.

Functions of the Commission Functions of the Commission.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:—

1. (a) to examine the working of various safeguards provided in the Constitution of India and the laws passed by the State Government for the protection of minorities;
2. (b) to make recommendations with a view to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of such safeguards and laws;
3. (c) to undertake review of the implementation of the policies of the State Government with respect to minorities;
4. (d) to look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards of the minorities and take up such matters with the appropriate authorities;
5. (e) to cause studies, research and analysis to be undertaken on the issues relating to socio-economic and educational development of minorities;
6. (f) to suggest appropriate measures in respect of any minority to be undertaken by the Government;
7. (g) to periodically or frequently submit reports to the Government on all matters pertaining to minorities and in particular upon the difficulties encountered by them; and
8. (h) any other matter which may be referred to it by the Government.