Section 11: Powers and functions of the Board

(1) It shall be the duty of the Board to advise the State Government on all matters relating to Madarsa Education. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, any general or special orders of the State Government, the Board shall have power to direct and supervise Madarsa Education and in particular shall exercise the following powers and discharge the following functions, namely:- (a) to grant or refuse registration to Madarsa and to deregister a Madarsa, if it thinks fit and necessary; (b) to upgrade an existing Madarsa, if it thinks fit and necessary; (c) to maintain all records relating to registered Madarsas in accordance with the regulations made in this behalf; (d) to prescribe courses, curriculum and pedagogy; (e) to prescribe text books and other teaching material; (f) to arrange for the conduct of examinations including Board level examinations; (g) to develop mechanism for inspection of Madarsas, and to ensure proper utilization of funds granted by the State Government; (h) to supervise implementation of Central and State Government schemes in regard to Madarsa Education; (i) to prepare annual budget estimates and accounts of the Board for the approval of the State Government; (j) to perform such other functions as may be entrusted to it by the State Government; and (k) to make regulations relating to conduct and discipline of officers and employees of Madarsa Board and teachers of Madarsas.