(1) The Authority shall perform the following functions, namely:—
(a) examine and review the safeguards for rights provided by or under the Act and recommend measures for their effective implementation;
(b) inquire into complaints relating to child's right to free and compulsory education; and
(2) The Authority may take any one of the following steps upon completion of an inquiry held under sub-rule (1)(b), namely:— LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT176
(i) where the inquiry discloses the commission of violation of child rights of a serious nature or contravention of any provisions of the Act, it may recommend to the Government the initiation of proceedings for prosecution or such other action as the Authority may deem fit against the person or persons concerned;
(ii) approach the High Court for such directions, orders or writs as the court may deem necessary;
(iii) recommend to the Government for the grant of such interim relief to the victim or the members of his family as the Authority may consider necessary.