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.