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.
(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.