Powers and functions of Nodal Agency.

(1) The Nodal Agency shall provide secretarial support to the District Committees and the State Committee, as the case may be. (2) Under the superintendence, direction and control of the respective committees, the nodal agency shall acknowledge all applications filed before the Committee and shall forward the applications to the concerned competent authority within three working days. (3) The Nodal Agency shall pursue the clearance of the applications with the competent authorities.