(a) to call for applications for pension from eligible persons under the scheme;
(b) to conduct enquiries through the Puducherry State Wakf Board or the Revenue authorities or by both;
(c) to scrutinise the applications and pass orders sanctioning or rejecting a pension;
(d) to review the financial status or other material details of a pensioner and cancel, reduce or enhance the pension at any time, if the circumstances warrant; and
(e) to make recommendations generally to improve the status of Ulemas/Moazzins/Muzavars/Teachers in Madarassas.
