Section 4
Subs. by Act 53 of 1988, s. 3 for certain words.
4 Subs. by Act 53 of 1988, s. 3 for certain words.
(2) The Central Board shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) a full-time chairman, being a person having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of 1 [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;
(b) 2 [such number of officials, not exceeding five] to be nominated by the Central Government to represent that Government;
(c) 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 those referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 4;
(d) 3 [such number of non-officials, not exceeding three,] to be nominated by the Central Government, to represent the interests of agriculture, fishery or industry or trade or any other interest which, in the opinion of the Central Government, ought to be represented;
(e) two persons to represent the companies or corporations owned, controlled or managed by the Central Government, to be nominated by that Government;