Section 12. Functions of the Commission.

(1) The Commission shall perform the following functions, namely:- (a) to evaluate the working of various safeguards provided in the Constitution for the protection of minorities and in laws passed by the Union and State Governments; (b) to make recommendations with a view to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of all (safeguards and) the Laws; (c) to undertake a review of the implementation of the policies, pursued by the Union and State Governments with respect to the minorities; (d) to look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards in the interest of the minorities; (e) to conduct studies, research and analysis on the question of avoidance of discrimination against minorities; (f) to suggest appropriate legal and welfare measures in respect of any minority to be undertaken by the Government; (g) to serve as a State Clearing House for information in respect of the conditions of minorities; (h) to invite one or more prominent persons to participate in the meetings of the Commission to advise on such matters as may be necessary; (i) to make periodical reports at prescribed intervals to the Government; and (j) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or enjoined upon it by this Act or the rules made thereunder.