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Section 64State of Rajasthan Act

Section 64: The functions of the State Committee

The functions of the State Committee.

- The functions of the State Committee shall be follows:-

(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;

(b)

to carry out such other functions as the Government may, from time to time, specify;

(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.

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