(1)

The Central Government shall seek nomination from various Ministries or Departments of the Central Government, State Government and Union territory Administration for non-official members of National Authority.

(2)

The Ministry or Department referred to in sub-rule (1) shall forward the names of the non-official members with full credentials for consideration to the Central Government.

(3)

The non-official members referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be resident of India holding a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent in related field having work experience of ten years in the related field in the Central Government, State Government, Non-Government Organisation, Recognised Research Institute or University.

(4)

The non-official members referred to in sub-rule (1) shall not be employees of the Government:

Provided that educational qualification and experience for the Scheduled Caste and the Schedule Tribe nominee may be relaxed by the Central Government on recommendation of the National Authority.