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THE PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYMENT AS MANUAL SCAVENGERS AND THEIR REHABILITATION ACT, 2013 · VIGILANCE COMMITTEES

Section 25 — Functions of Vigilance Committee

The functions of Vigilance Committee shall be—
(a)to advise the District Magistrate or, as the case may be, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, on the action which needs to be taken, to ensure that the provisions of this Act or of any rule made thereunder are properly implemented;
(b)to oversee the economic and social rehabilitation of manual scavengers;
(c)to co-ordinate the functions of all concerned agencies with a view to channelise adequate credit for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers;
(d)to monitor the registration of offences under this Act and their investigation and prosecution.