2.0 According to the provisions of The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Central Board consists of the following members :

• a full-time Chairman, being a person having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters relating to environmental protection or a person having knowledge and experience in administering institutions dealing with the matters aforesaid, to be nominated by the Central Government;

• such number of officials, not exceeding five, to be nominated by the Central Government to represent Government;

• such number of persons, not exceeding five, to be nominated by the Central Government, from amongst the members of the State Boards, of whom not exceeding two shall be from amongst the members of the local authorities;

• such number of non-officials, not exceeding three to be nominated by the Central Government, to represent the interest of agriculture, fishery or industry or trade or any other interest which, in the opinion of the Central Government, ought to be represented;

• two persons to represent the companies or corporations owned, controlled or managed by the Central Government, to be nominated by the Government; and

• a full-time Member Secretary, possessing qualifications, knowledge and experience of scientific, engineering or management aspects of pollution control, to be appointed by the Central Government.

2.1  List of Board Members during 2004-2005 is provided in Annexure-I. The organisational structure of the Central Pollution Control Board is provided in Annexure-II. Staff strength as on March 31, 2005 is furnished in Annexure-III & IV.