The National Council shall:
- Compile and publish a National Register of clinical establishments within two years from the date of the commencement of this Act;
 - Classify the clinical establishments into different categories;
 - Develop the minimum standards and their periodic review;
 - Determine within a period of two years from its establishment, the first set of standards for ensuring proper healthcare by the clinical establishments;
 - Collect the statistics in respect of clinical establishments;
 - Perform any other function determined by the Central Government from time to time.
 
