The functions, duties
and powers of the Committee shall be as follows:
(a) To make advice to the Government of Nepal for the formulation of a
national policy on plant quarantine,
(b) To review fees chargeable on the import, export, inspection and
examination/test of plants, plant products or other controlled
substances pursuant to this Act or the Rules framed hereunder,
(c) To make coordination between the private sector and the
governmental bodies involved in the import and export of plants,
plant products or other controlled substances pursuant to this Act or
the Rules framed hereunder,
(d) To prepare a list of controlled pests and alter the list as required;
(e) To maintain a roster of experts involved in plant quarantine existing
in the country,
(f) To approve standards on sanitation of plants or plant products to be
imported or exported,
(g) To perform such other functions as prescribed.