Section 4: Functions of Commission

4. Functions of Commission The Commission shall perform such functions as are necessary to enable it to achieve its objects and, in particular, shall— (a) conduct inquiries into slavery and indentured labour in Mauritius during the colonial period and, may, for that purpose, gather information and receive evidence from any person; (b) determine appropriate measures to be extended to descendants of slaves and indentured labourers; (c) enquire into a complaint, other than a frivolous and vexatious complaint, made by any person aggrieved by a dispossession or prescription of any land in which he claims he had an interest; and (d) prepare a comprehensive report of its activities and findings, based on factual and objective information and evidence received by it and submit the report to the President.