Functions of the Commission

Section 9 of Act 2 of 2016 deals with functions of the Commission. The Commission shall perform the following functions, namely :- (a) to identify the forward communities in the State of Kerala and to prepare a list thereof and submit it to the Government;

The Commission shall perform the following functions, namely :- (a) to identify the forward communities in the State of Kerala and to prepare a list thereof and submit it to the Government;

(b) to study and analyse the issues of those who are economically backward in the forward communities and recommend welfare measures;

(c) to examine the requests of any community to be included as forward community, to hear complaints thereon and to give advices, as it may think appropriate, to the Government;

(d) to participate in, and advise on, the planning proceedings for the socio-economic development of the forward communities and evaluate the progress of their development in the State;

(e) to make recommendations as to the measures to be taken by the Government for the effective implementation of provisions and other measures necessary for the welfare and socio-economic development of the forward communities and to submit report to the Government annually or at such time, as the Commission may deem fit;

(f) to conduct studies, research and analysis on the issues relating to social, economic and educational progress of forward communities;

(g) to suggest appropriate measures to be adopted by the Government in respect of forward communities;

(h) to submit report to the Government periodically or specially, on any matter pertaining to forward communities, particularly in respect of difficulties being faced by them;

(i) to discharge such other functions in relation to the protection, welfare, development and advancement of the forward communities, as may be prescribed; and (j) to do any other matter pertaining to forward communities, entrusted by the Government.

Section 9, Act 2 of 2016 (Act 2 of 2016).