Commission and Secretary to the Government of India in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution System shall be the ex-officio Members of the Committee.

The objects of the Central Advisory Committee shall be to advise the Central Commission on:--

1. (i) major questions of policy;
2. (ii) matters relating to quality, continuity and extent of service provided by the licensees;
3. (iii) compliance by the licensees with the conditions and requirements of their licence;
4. (iv) protection of consumer interest;
5. (v) electricity supply and overall standards of performance by utilities.