(1) There shall be a State Marathi Language Committee to exercise the powers conferred on and to discharge the functions assigned to it under this Act.
(2) The State Marathi Language Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
(i) Minister, Marathi Language Chairperson ; ( ii ) State Minister, Marathi Language Vice-Chairperson ; ( iii ) Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra Vice-Chairperson ; ( iv ) Additional Chief Secretary (Services), General Administration Department Member ; ( v ) Secretary, Marathi Language Department Member ; ( vi ) Secretary, School Education Department Member ; ( vii ) Secretary, Urban Development Department Member ; ( viii ) Secretary, Revenue Department Member ; ( ix ) Deputy Secretary, Marathi Language Department Member-Secretary.
(3) The State Marathi Language Committee may invite experts from various fields, as it may deems fit, from time to time, for the meeting.
(4) The State Marathi Language Committee shall meet at least once in a year.
(5) The State Marathi Language Committee shall exercise the following powers and discharge the following functions, namely :-
(i) ensure and review the implementation of the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder ;
(ii) consider an annual report along with recommendations submitted by the District Marathi Language Committee about action taken by it in discharge of its functions under this Act and to give directions to the District Marathi Language Committee as it deems fit for effective implementation of the provisions of this Act ;
(iii) give directions to all offices of the State Government and the District Marathi Language Committee as it deems fit for effective implementation of the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder ;
(iv) Recommend such incentives, rewards or schemes as may be necessary for effective implementation of the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.