(1) The Scrutiny Committee as may be constituted under Section 6 of the Act shall have the power for verification of Caste Certificates issued by the CompetentAuthorities working in the districts covered under the concerned Revenue Divisions, if any application is received by it.
(2) The Scrutiny Committee shall receive complaint petitions in Form C from the authorities Of the Government, Central Government, Local Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, Educational Institutions, Co-operative Societies or any other Government aided institutions, aggrieved persons or any registered associations for verification of the genuineness of a Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
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(3) The Scrutiny Committee shall also have the power to verify suo motu the genuirlieness of a Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
(4) The person whose Caste Certificate has been subjected to verification shall not be debarred from availing the benefit nor shall discontinue to avail the benefit until such Caste Certificate is cancelled by the Scrutiny Committee.
(5) The Scrutiny Committee shall, while holding an enquiry under the Act, have all the powers of a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).
(6) The Scrutiny Committee may take the assistance of the District Vigilance Cells as may be constituted by the Government from time to time for each district to conduct enquiry in respect of the cases referred to them.