meant that NCHR was rudderless for a long time and many key administrative support positions remain unfilled, unutilised parts of the already slim budget lapsed, new positions of people with vitally needed domain expertise could not be identified and filled, and there was crucial loss of momentum and direction in terms of work that had been started by the first Commission Even with these constraints, the Commission developed its strategic vision and action plan and has worked tirelessly to establish itself by strengthening its internal processes and systems and by creating synergies with partner organisations to carry out research and projects. NCHR developed its website, digitised its complaint system and activated a strong social media platform. As part of its effort to establish the Commission, NCHR drafted its Rules of Business and Financial Rules and has submitted them to the relevant authorities where they are awaiting approval. NCHR also finalised its Complaint Rules and its Code of Conduct Procedures. NCHR has also made progress toward fulfilling the requirements set out by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) to apply for international accreditation. This includes streamlining the Commission’s internal processes and engaging with the Asia Pacific Forum (APF) and networking with other NHRIs throughout the year. Functions of the Commission: NCHR’s functions are laid out under Section 9 of the National Commission of Human Rights Act, 2012. Functions of the Commission. The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:a) Suo-moto or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, inquire into complaints of,I. II. Violation of human rights or abetment thereof; or Negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant; b) Intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court by filing application for becoming a party to the proceedings before such court; c) notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Commission or any person authorized by it may visit any jail, place of detention or any other institution or place under the control of the Government or its agencies, where convicts, under trial prisoners, detainees or other persons are lodged or detained for purposes of ascertaining the legality of their detention as well as to find out whether the provisions of the applicable laws or other provisions relating to the inmates living conditions and their other rights are being complied with; 3