Powers and functions of the Board

(1) It shall be the duty of the Board to advise the State Government on all matters relating to Madarsa Education. (2) Subject to the provision of this Act and the Rules made thereunder the Board shall have power to direct and supervise Madarsa Education and in particular have the following powers: (a) to grant recognition to Madarsas; (b) to withdraw recognition of Madarsa; (c) to maintain the record of recognition of Madarsas; (d) to appoint Management Committees of Madarsas in the prescribed manner; (e) to constitute recognition committee, examination committee, finance committee and such other committees as the Board may consider necessary for the proper and efficient functioning of the Board; (f) to prescribe the syllabus for primary and middle level Madarsa Education and to arrange for the conduct of examinations of Class V and VIII and to award certificates; (g) to develop mechanism for inspection of Madarsas, and to ensure proper utilization of the funds;