Section 12, The Child Right Act, 2007

(1) The Commission shall, for the effective performanceor its functions under this Act, appoint such committees with such functions as it considers fit. (2) A committee appointed under subsection (1) shall consist of qualified members of the Commission and the general public. (3) The committee appointed under subsection (1) shall, in the pursuance of their respective functions, hold public hearings and receive petitions.