The functions of the State Committee

The functions of the State Committee shall be follows:-

1. (a) to enquire into allegations of serious misconduct, against police officers in the Supervisory ranks, either suo moto or on a complaint received from a victim or any person on his behalf or from the District Committee;
2. (b) to carry out such other functions as the Government may, from time to time, specify;
3. (c) to make recommendations to the State Government on any case enquired into by it, wherever required. Explanation: - serious misconduct for the purpose of this Section shall mean:
   • (I) any mala fide act of omission or commission by a police officer that leads to or amounts to:
   • (i) grievous hurt;
   • (ii) illegal detention; or
   • (iii) any other offence for which the maximum punishment prescribed in law is ten years or more.
   • (II) Extortion by a police officer.