5. Functions 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.