Section 17

Functions of the State Council - The State Council shall,-
(a) advise the State Government on all the policy matters
relating to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub- Plan;
(b) suggest measures for proper planning and implementation of
the schemes by the departments;
(c) approve the Annual Scheduled Castes Sub- Plan/Tribal SubPlan proposals of the Departments;
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.