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.