Functions of the committee

(1) The Committee constituted under sub-section (1) of section 12 shall — (a) consider proposal for making rules and regulations under this Act and make appropriate recommendations to the Central Government; (b) enquiry into such accidents or other matters as may be referred to it by the Central Government from time to time and make reports thereon; and (c) subject to the provisions of such-section(2), hear and decide any appeals or objections against notices or orders under this Act or the regulations, rules or bye-laws thereunder as are required to be referred to it by this Act or as may be prescribed. (2) The Chief Inspector shall not take part in the proceedings of the Committee with respect to any appeal or objection against an order on notice made or issued by him or act in relation to any matter pertaining to such appeal or objection as a member of the