The EPCs shall be autonomous and regulate their own affairs. However, if the Central Government frames uniform bylaws for the constitution and/or for the transaction of business for EPCs, they shall adopt the same with such modifications as Central Government may approve having regard to the special nature or functioning of such EPC. The EPCs shall not be required to obtain the approval of the Central Government for participation in Trade Fairs, exhibitions etc. and for sending sales teams / delegations abroad. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry / Ministry of Textiles of the Government of India, as the case may be, would interact with the Managing Committee of the Council concerned, twice a year, once for approving their annual plans and budget and again for a mid-year appraisal and review of their performance.

(This Paragraph has been amended vide Notification No.13(RE-00)/1997-2002 dated 1/05/2000)