September 12, 2026

Section 33D. The Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Consultative Committee – Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Section 33D. The Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Consultative Committee

(1) The Central Government may constitute an Advisory Committee to be called the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Consultative Committee to advise the Central Government, the State Governments and the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board on any matter for the purpose of securing uniformity throughout India in the administration of this Act in so far as it relates to Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs.

(2) The Committee shall consist of two persons nominated by the Central Government as representatives of that Government and not more than one representative of each State to be nominated by the State Government concerned.

(3) The Committee shall meet when required to do so by the Central Government and shall regulate its own procedure.

Source: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (Act No. 23 of 1940), Chapter IVA.