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.