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.