5Functions of National Council.

The National Council shall--
(a) compile and publish a National Register of clinical establishments within two years from the date of the commencement of this Act;
(b) classify the clinical establishments into different categories;
(c) develop the minimum standards and their periodic review;
(d) determine within a period of two years from its establishment, the first set of standards for ensuring proper healthcare by the clinical establishments;
(e) collect the statistics in respect of clinical establishments;
(f) perform any other function determined by the Central Government from time to time.