Functions of State Vigilance Committee

The functions of the State Vigilance Committee shall be—

1. (a) to pay periodic and surprise visits to the centres, laboratories and clinics, with a view to check compliance of the provisions of the Act and the rules;
2. (b) to investigate complaints by members of public or other institutions or in the Press about contravention of the provisions of this Act or the rules;
3. (c) to seize incriminating evidence or record for further administrative or legal action;
4. (d) to recommend to the Appropriate Authority, the cancellation or otherwise of registration of, or prosecution against, a centre, laboratory or clinic;
5. (e) to check and prevent operation of unauthorised centres, laboratories or clinics;
6. (f) to take such other action as the Appropriate Authority or the State Government may direct.