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(I) The Commission shall inquire into any unfair practice : (a) in receiving a written complaint from any women alleging that she has been subjected to any unfair practice or on a similar complaint from any registered reputed women's organisation or individuals; (b) on its own knowledge or information; (c) request from the Government; ® (2) Where the complaint has been made under clause (a) of sub-section ( I ) of section 16, the Commission may, before the issue of any process to the person complained against, cause a preliminary investigation lo be made by the Member Secretary, in such manner as it may deem fit, for the purpose of satisfying itself that the complaint requires to be enquired into. (3) Where the person against whom the complaint has been made, appears and show cause or fails to appear on the day appointed for that purpose, the Commission may proceed to inquire into the matter in the complaint and, take a decision thereon and, if the Commission find that there is unfair practice, it shall recommend to the Government the action to be taken thereon or initiate prosecution. (4) The Government shall, within two months (60) days, from the date of receipt of the recommendation of the Commission under sub-section (3) of section 16, take a decision thereon and, intimate the same to the Commission. initiation of Prosecution and implementation.