11. Constitution and composition of Dental Advisory Council.—(1) The Central
Government shall constitute an advisory body to be known as the Dental Advisory Council.
(2) The Council shall consist of a Chairperson and the following members, namely:—
(a) the Chairperson of the Commission shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the
Council;
(b) every ex officio member of the Commission appointed under sub-section (3) of
section 4, and the part-time members appointed under clauses (a) and (d) of sub-section
(4) of that section, shall be the ex officio members of the Council;
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(c) one member to represent each State, who is the Dean or Principal of a
Government Dental College in that State, to be nominated by that State Government:
Provided that the term of office of the member shall continue as long as he holds the
post by virtue of which he has been nominated, subject to a maximum of four years;
(d) one member to represent each Union territory, who is the Dean or Principal of a
Government Dental College in that Union territory, to be nominated by the Ministry of
Home Affairs in the Government of India:
Provided that the term of office of the member shall continue as long as he holds the
post by virtue of which he has been nominated, subject to a maximum of four years:
Provided further that if there is no Government Dental College in any State or Union
territory, the State Government or in case of a Union territory, the Ministry of Home
Affairs shall nominate a member possessing such dental qualifications and experience,
as may be prescribed;
(e) one member to represent each State and each Union territory from amongst the
members of the State Dental Council, to be nominated by that State Dental Council for a
term of four years and shall not be eligible for any extension or reappointment:
Provided that if such member ceases to be a member of the State Dental Council
before the completion of his four year term, then, he shall cease to be a member of the
Dental Advisory Council as well, and in such an eventuality, the State Dental Council
shall nominate another member to represent that State or Union territory, as the case
may be, for the remaining term of office of the member in whose place he is so
nominated;
(f) the Chairman, University Grants Commission;
(g) the Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council;
(h) three members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst
persons holding the post of Director in the institutions of national importance or
Vice-Chancellor in the Universities;
(i) Director General of Indian Council for Medical Research or his nominee not
below the rank of Scientist ‘H’;
(j) Director General Dental Services, Army Dental Corps or nominee.
12. Functions of Dental Advisory Council.—(1) The Council shall be the primary
platform through which the States and Union territories may put forth their views and
concerns before the Commission and help in shaping the overall agenda, policy and action
relating to dental education and training.
(2) The Council shall advise the Commission on measures to determine and maintain,
and to coordinate maintenance of, the minimum standards in all matters relating to dental
education, training and research.
(3) The Council shall advise the Commission on measures to enhance equitable access to
dental education and uniform system of examination.
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13. Meetings of Dental Advisory Council.—(1) The Council shall meet at least once a
year at such time and place as may be decided by the Chairperson.
(2) The Chairperson shall preside at the meeting of the Council and if for any reason the
Chairperson is unable to attend a meeting of the Council, such other member as nominated
by the Chairperson shall preside over the meeting.
(3) Unless the procedure is otherwise provided by regulations, fifty per cent. of the
members of the Council including the Chairperson shall form the quorum and all acts of the
Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.