Rule 15. Constitution of Technical committees under sub-section (3) of Section 17 of the code

(1) The Government may constitute one or more Technical Committees or Advisory Committees and site Appraisal committees for the purpose of assisting the Government or State Board in the discharge of its functions specified in sub-section (1) of Section 17 of the Code.

(2) These committees are multi-member committees and consist of members from government, public, autonomous or private institutions/industries.

(3) The qualifications and experience of the members in the relevant field/industry for these committees shall be issued, by notification, by the State Government based on the purpose of their constitution.

(4) The Chairperson of the Technical Committee may be the ex-officio member as nominated by the Government.

(5) The technical committee may constitute sub-committees to meet the specific requirements.

(6) These committees shall follow such rules and procedures, including their transaction of business, as may be issued by an order of the State Government or State Board from time to time.

(7) TA/DA for non-official members of these committees shall be as per the instructions issued by the State government from time to time.