Section 8. Functions of Empowered Committee.

(1) The Empowered Committee shall perform the following functions, namely :- (a) to supervise the work of Nodal Agency and to issue necessary directions to it for meeting the objectives of this Act; (b) to supervise the functioning of Single Window System and review the status of all applications from time to time; (c) to review all applications pending beyond specified time limit and to pass appropriate orders for disposal thereof; (d) to formulate guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures required for an effective implementation of the Single Window System; (e) to give directions to the concerned Departments and authorities for online enablement of Government services and their integration with the Single Window System; (f) to make policy recommendations to the Supervisory Committee as it deems appropriate and to develop an ecosystem to ensure Ease of Doing Business and to enhance investment in the State; (g) to entertain all grievances raised by the applicants and if found necessary, call for a report from the concerned Competent Authority; (h) such other functions as may be prescribed. (2) The Empowered Committee shall submit its quarterly report to the Supervisory Committee, about its activities under this Act.