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Section 64

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.