An Important function of the Public Enterprise Department is to supervise and control over the commercial and management aspects of the Public Enterprises.
The other functions of the Department are:

The Assam Rules of Executive Business, 1968 provide that:

Before setting-up any public sector undertaking, each administrative departments will have to consult Public Enterprises Department and obtain its views.
All appointments to the Board of Directors and appointments of Chief Executive of Public Sector Undertakings should be done in consultation with Public Enterprises Department
Whenever capital investment of more than Rs. 1 lakh is made in public sector industries, the clearance of Public Enterprises Department should be obtained
Audited accounts, monthly & quarterly reports of the Public Sector Units should be sent to Public Enterprises Department to enable it to scrutinize each unit's performance and to suggest corrective measures