Annex 8.1.1

List of Regulatory Bodies*

Name of the Regulatory Body 1.

2.

Coastal Aquaculture Authority M/o Agriculture Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries

Khadi and Village Industries Commission M/o Agro & Rural Industries

Governing Act and functions (in brief) The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 To make regulations for the construction and operation aquaculture farms within the coastal areas.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956 To plan, promote, facilitate, organize and assist in the establishment and development of Khadi and Village Industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary.

No. of Members and salaries Chairperson Members

: 1 : 10

Chairman: Rs.26000/Member Secretary: Rs.22400-24500 Others paid fees TA/DA Chairperson Members

and

: 1 : 10

Chairman: Rs.12,000/-p.m. (consolidated) Part time Members: Sitting Fee @ Rs.300 per day for attending meeting official work on tour subject to a ceiling of Rs.3,600 p.m. plus accommodation, transport facility , TA/DA, Mobile Phone and secretarial assistance when called for official work.

* Based on information received by the Commission.

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Veterinary Council of India M/o Agriculture Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries

The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 To make provision for the regulation of veterinary practice and the maintenance of registers of persons qualified to engage in veterinary practice for the whole of India and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto.

President Vice President Members

Coir Board M/o Agro & Rural Industries

Coir Industry Act, 1953

Chairperson Members

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Ministry of Communications & IT, D/o Telecommunications

To promote development of coir industry, facilitate export of coir fibre, coir mats and other articles made of coir.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985 To undertake measures for the development and promotion of export of scheduled products.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. To make measures to facilitate competition and promote efficiency in the operation of telecommunication services

:1 :1 : 25

The President, Vice President and Members are paid TA/DA and Fees for attending various meetings of the Council/Committees.

:1 : 40

Chairman: Rs.12000 p.m. +other allowances Members:Rs.500 per day sitting fee + TA/DA+transport+mobile telephone. Chairperson Members

: 1 : 38

Chairman: Rs.18400-500-22400 The Chairman and Members of the Authority are paid such other allowances and benefits are as per Central Government norms. Chairperson Members Full time Part time

: 1 : 2 : 2

Chairperson – Rs.30000/(fixed)

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so as to facilitate growth in such services and to lay down the standards of quality of service to be provided by the service providers.

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TDSAT

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. To adjudicate disputes in the telecom, broadcasting and cable sector services.

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Office of Controller of Certifying Authorities M/o Communications & Information Technology, D/o Information Technology

Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal M/o Communications & Information Technology, D/o Information Technology

Information Act, 2000

Technology

To exercise supervision over the activities of the Certifying Authorities and lay down the standards to be maintained by the Certifying Authorities; Information Technology Act, 2000 Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;(b) requiring the discovery and production of

Members (fixed)

–

Rs.26000

Part time Member: Sitting fee of Rs.2000 (subject to maximum of Rs.26000 p.m.) + conveyance allowance Rs.500/-. Chairperson – Rs.30000/(fixed) Members – Rs.26000 (Full time) (fixed) Part time Member: Sitting fee of Rs.2000 (subject to maximum of Rs.26000 p.m.) + conveyance allowance Rs.500/-. Chairperson : 1 Members : 2 Chairperson – Rs.30000/ (fixed) Members – Rs.26000 (fixed) A Controller of Certifying Authorities and such number of Deputy Controllers and Assistant Controllers as the Government deems fit. Controller of Certifying Authorities – Rs.26000 (fixed) Presiding Officer: 1. Presiding Officer – Rs.26000 (fixed)

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documents or other electronic records;(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;(d)issuing commissions for the examination of witness or documents;(e)reviewing its decisions;(f) dismissing an application for default or deciding it ex parte;(g) any other matter which may be prescribed. 10. The Competition Commission of India M/o Company Affairs

The Competition Act, 2002 To prevent practices having adverse effect on competition; to promote and sustain competition in the market; to protect the interest of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade.

The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not less than two and not more than ten other Members. Chairman & Members Rs.26000 (fixed)

11. Forward Markets Commission M/o Consumer Affairs, D/o Consumer Affairs

The Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 To keep forward markets under observation and to take such action in relation to them as it may consider necessary, and to make recommendations generally with a view to improving the organization and working of forward markets.

Chairperson Members

12. Securities Appellate Tribunal M/o Finance D/o Economic Affairs

SAT Rules, 2003 To adjudicate on the orders passed under Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.

Presiding Officer: 1 Members : 2 Presiding Officer Rs.30000/- (fixed)

: 1 : 3

Chairman: Rs.22400-525-24500 Members: Rs.18400-22400

Member Rs.26000/- (fixed)

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13. Securities & Exchange Board of India M/o Finance D/o Economic Affairs

Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 To protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market, by such measures as it thinks fit.

Chairperson Members

14. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority M/o Finance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 To protect of the interests of the policy holders in matters concerning assigning of policy, nomination by policy holders, insurable interest, settlement of insurance claim, etc. and to regulate investment of funds by insurance companies. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Chairperson Members Full time Part time

M/o Food Processing Industries

To regulate and monitor the manufacture, processing distribution, sale and import of food so as to ensure safe and wholesome food.

The salary and allowances payable to and the other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members other than ex officio Members are as prescribed by the Central Government.

16. Medical Council of India M/o Health & Family Welfare

The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

President : 1 Vice President: 1 Members: (a) one member from each State other than a Union Territory; (b) one member from each University (c) one member from each

15. Food Authority (being set up)

The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

The Council may confer or impose upon it by any regulations such as permission for establishment of new medical college, new course

: 1 : 8

Chairperson - Rs 26000 Members - Rs 2240024500

: 1 : 5 : 4

Chairperson – Rs 26000 Members Rs 22400-24500

Chairperson Members

: 1 : 22

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of study etc., nonrecognition of Medical qualifications in certain cases, recognition of medical qualification granted by Universities or Medical Institutions in India, etc.

17. Pharmacy Council of India M/o Health & Family Welfare

18. Indian Nursing Council M/o Health & Family Welfare

The Pharmacy Act, 1948 The Functions of the Pharmacy Council of India include, education regulations, application of Education Regulations to States, approved Courses of study and examinations, withdrawal of approval, etc

The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 The functions include, recognition of qualifications,

State in which a State Medical Register is maintained (d) seven members from persons enrolled on any of the State Medical Registers. Eight members to be nominated by the Central Government Only fees and TA/DA paid President : 1 Vice President: 1 Members: 18 + one member to represent each state elected from each state council and who is a registered pharmacist, and one member to represent each Union Territory, nominated by the Union Territory Council. The Central Council shall , with the previous sanction of the Central Government , (i) fix the remuneration and allowances to be paid to the President, Vice President, and other members of that Council; (ii) the pay and allowances and other conditions of service of officers and servants of that Council. President : 1 Vice President: 1 Members:: 35

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19. Dental Council of India M/o Health & Family Welfare

20. The Homeopathy Central Council M/o Health & Family Welfare, D/o Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (AYUSH)

effect of recognition, power to require information as to courses of study and training and examinations, etc. The Dentists Act, 1948 The functions include, recognition of dental qualifications, qualifications of dental hygienists, qualifications of dental mechanics, withdrawal of recognition of recognized dental qualification, etc. The Homeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 The powers/functions of the Central Council include, recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions in India; recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in States or countries, withdrawal of recognitions, etc.

Fees and allowances paid to the President, Vice President and members

Members: 15 Fees and allowances paid to the President, Vice President and other members of the Council

President : 1 Vice President: 1 Members: (a) such number of members not exceeding five from each State (b) one member from each University (c) such number of members, not exceeding forty percent of the total number of members from amongst persons having special knowledge in Homeopathy or other related disciplines. Fees and allowances paid to the President, Vice President and members

21. The Indian Medicine Central Council, M/o Health & Family Welfare, D/o Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (AYUSH)

The Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 The Functions/powers of the Council include, recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions

President : 1 Vice President: 1 Members: (a) such number of members not exceeding five for each of the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine

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in India; recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions whose qualifications are not included in Second Schedule; recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in countries with which there is a scheme of reciprocity; etc.

22. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board M/o Petroleum natural Gas

23. Brahmaputra Board

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006

& To protect the interest of consumers by fostering fair trade and competition amongst the entities; register entities to, lay down the technical standards and specifications including safety standards in activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas, including the construction and operation of pipeline and infrastructure projects related to downstream petroleum and natural gas sector, etc. The Brahmaputra Act, 1980

Board

M/o Water Resources To carry out surveys and

from each State (b) one member for each of the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine from each University (c) such number of members, not exceeding thirty per cent of the total number of members from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of Indian medicine; fees and allowances paid to the President, Vice President and members Chairperson : 1 Members : 4 Chairperson: Rs.26000/Member: Rs.22400-24500

Chairperson : 1 Vice Chairperson : 1 Genl. Manager : 1 Members : 17

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investigations in the Brahmaputra Valley and prepare a Master Plan for the control of floods and bank erosion and improvement of drainage in the Brahmaputra valley; etc.

24. Tungabhadra Board M/o Water Resources

Andhra State Act, 1953 To deal with all matters relating to works on or connected with the Tungabhadra Project which are common to both the States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka,

Chairman Rs.22400-525-24500 Vice Chairman Rs.18400-500-22400 + spl.pay Rs.1000 General Manager Rs.18400-500-22400 + spl.pay Rs.500 Chairman :1 Members :3 Chairman (Nominated by Government of India)

the

Members: (i) Representative of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (ii) Representative of the Government of Karnataka (iii) Representative of the Government of India

25. Narmada Control Authority M/o Water Resources

Inter State Water Disputes Act, 1956 Overall coordination and direction of the implementation of all the projects including the engineering works, the environmental protection measures and the rehabilitation programme

Only fees and TA/DA are paid. Chairman :1 Members : 16 Chairman (Secretary to the Govt. of India, M/o Water Resources) Members also officials Fee and TA/DA

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and to ensure the faithful compliance of the terms and conditions stipulated by the Central Government at the time of clearance of the aforesaid projects 26. The Betwa River Board

The Betwa River Board Act, 1976

M/o Water Resources

27. Central Silk Board M/o Textiles

28. Commissioner of Payments M/o Textiles

To carry out surveys and investigations in the Betwa Inter-State river valley and prepare a comprehensive project report for the construction of Rajghat Dam and appurtenant works and for the generation of power at Rajghat Dam, including the construction of a power house near the dam, etc Central Silk Board Act, 1948 To undertake, assist or encourage scientific, technological and economic research; devising means for improved methods of mulberry cultivation, rearing, developing, etc., improving the quality and production of raw silk, improving the marketing of raw silk etc. The Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 1974 and The Swadeshi Cotton Mills Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1986

Chairman :1 Members :3 The Union Minister in charge of Irrigation shall be the Chairman of the Board Fee and TA/DA are paid.

Chairman Members

:1 : 30

For Chairperson honorarium of Rs.8000 p.m. & allowances For Board Members Only TA/DA is available.

Government may appoint such number of persons as it may think fit to be Commissioners of Payments; and may also appoint such other persons as it may think fit to assist the Commissioner

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29. Jute Manufactures Development Council

The Functions include, examination of Claims, admission or rejection of claims, disbursement of money to claimants, disbursement of amounts to the owners of sick textile undertakings and depositing the undisbursed or unclaimed amounts to the general revenue account The Jute Manufactures Development Council Act, 1983

Chairperson/HOD/ Presiding Officer Rs.18400-500-22400

Chairman Vice Chairman Members

:1 :1 : 29

M/o Textiles

30. Textiles Committee

Evolve an integrated approach to jute cultivation in the matter of formulation of schemes, extension work, implementation and evaluation of schemes aimed at increasing the yield of jute and improving the quality thereof etc.

(i) The Chairman & Members are paid such salary and allowances as may be fixed by the Central Governmen

Textiles 1963

Chairman :1 Vice Chairman :1 Joint Secretary :1 Members : such other members as the Central Government may think who have special knowledge or practical experience in the field.

Committee

Act,

M/o Textiles To ensure qualities of textiles both for internal marketing and export purposes and the manufacture and use of standard type of textile machinery, undertake, assist and encourage scientific, technological and economic research in textile industry and textile machinery, etc.

No remuneration other than TA/DA is paid

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31. National Highways Tribunal M/o Shipping, Road Transport & Highways D/o Road Transport and Highways

32. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission M/o Power

33. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 To provide for control of land within the National Highways, right of way and traffic moving on the National Highways and also for removal of unauthorized occupation thereon. Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998

Presiding Officer : 1 Presiding Officer: Rs.18400-500-22400

Chairman Members

:1 :3

To regulate the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government; to regulate the tariff of generating companies, other than those owned or controlled by the Central Government; to regulate the inter-State transmission of energy including tariff of the transmission utilities; to promote competition, efficiency and economy in the activities of the electricity industry, etc.

Rs.26000/- per month for Chairperson and Members.

Atomic Energy Act, 1962

Chairman : 1 Ex-Officio Member: 1 Members : 3

D/o Atomic Energy The Chairman of AERB draws salary and allowances as applicable to the post of Secretary to the Government of India.

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34. Central Pollution Control Board M/o Environment Forests

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & To provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining of restoring of wholesomeness of water.

35. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority D/o Agriculture Cooperation

The Protection Varieties and Rights Act, 2001 &

36. National Rainfed Area Authority D/o Agriculture Cooperation

Other Members of the AERB are eminent scientists from various organizations and are paid only honorarium for the days of the meeting . Chairman :1 Members : 15 Member Secretary : 1

of Plant Farmers’

To promote for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders.

Chairman: Rs.22400-24500 Member Secretary: Rs.16400-20000 Members: As may be prescribed from time to time Chairman :1 Members : 15 Chairman: Rs.26000 (fixed) Members: As prescribed from time to time. Chief Executive :1 Members :5

Officer

& Chief Executive Officer: Rs.26000 (fixed) Members: (Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary level officers)

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