(1) In order to formulate policies regarding control and regulation of tobacco products and other functions as well, there shall be committee formed comprising of the following members:-
(a) Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population—————— Chairman
(b) Director, National Health, Education, Information and Communication Centre ———————— Vice chairman
(c) One person nominated by the Ministry from among Government health organizations involved in the prevention
and control of cancer and diseases related to lungs or heart — Member
(d) Two persons including one woman nominated by the Ministry from among the persons involved in non-governmental Organizations which are established aiming to control tobacco or persons involved in private sector health organizations —Member
(e) One person nominated by the Ministry from among active 1 Amendment by Some Nepal Act amendment Act,2072 (2916) social workers ——————————————————-Member
(f) Legal Officer, Ministry of Health and Population——-Member Secretary
(2) The term of office of the members nominated under sub-Section (1) shall be two years,
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-Section (2), a nominated member may be removed from such position as prescribed.
(4) The Ministry shall carry out functions as the secretariat of the Committee.
(5) The procedures of meeting of the committee shall be as determined by the committee itself.
(6) The committee may invite experts on the concerned area in meetings of the committee as deemed necessary.