Powers and functions of District Committees.

The District Committee shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely :-

1. (a) to monitor the protection provided to the witnesses in the area of jurisdiction of the Committee ;
2. (b) to take decision to whom the protection should be given and the extent and the nature of such protection ;
3. (c) to take action on the application received for protection of witnesses;
4. (d) to give necessary directions to the concerned police station for protection of witnesses ;
5. (e) to take necessary steps on orders received from State Committee ;
6. (f) to take decision for withdrawal of protection ;
7. (g) to provide necessary information to the Government and State Committee regarding protection of witnesses ;
8. (h) to maintain the record of witnesses to whom protection has been given or withdrawn ;
   • (i) any other powers and functions as may be prescribed.