ORDER : Y.K. Sabharwal, CJI. I.A. Nos. 1413, 1414, 1426, 1428, 1440, 1441, 1454, 1459, 1460, 1662-1663 and 1675 in 1413 in Writ Petition (C) No. 202 of 1995. 1. By order dated 28th November, 2006, we directed that appointment of C.E.O., CAMPA, shall be made forthwith and compliance reported. It is stated that acting C.E.O. has been appointed and appointment of regular C.E.O. shall be made once the CAMPA is constituted. I.A. No. 1413, 1414, 1426, 1428, 1440, 1441, 1454, 1459, 1460, 1662-1663, 1675 in 1413 and 1634 in 1441 in Writ Petition (C) No. 202 of 1995. 2. Pursuant to our order dated 15th December, 2006, Dr. Pradipto Ghosh, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, has filed an affidavit dated 3rd January, 2007, inter alia, stating therein that for appointment of non- official experts to various decision making bodies under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, guidelines require possession of formal qualifications under the field whereof expertise is claimed and relevant professional experience. It is further claimed that the guidelines are public documents and are available on the Ministry of Environment and Forests' website since their adoption in April, 2004. The Ministry of Environment and Forests is directed to place on record a copy of the said guidelines. 3. According to the affidavit, the F.A.C. is a decision making committee since it is an integral part of a statutory regulatory process. On the other hand, it is sought to be contended by Mr. U.U. Lalit, learned amicus curiae, that there is substantial difference between a decision making body and an advisory body as contemplated under the Act and Rules under consideration. 4. Before we hear submissions on these aspects and other related matters, it would also be necessary to know whether before April, 2004, there were any guidelines for appointment to such body or not. If the answer is in the affirmative, a copy of those guidelines shall also be placed on record. 5. In our last order, reference has been made to some of the suggested members being appointed on various committees by the Government of India, including the office of the Prime Minister, besides on the committees appointed by the State Government for protection of the environment. 5. In our last order, reference has been made to some of the suggested members being appointed on various committees by the Government of India, including the office of the Prime Minister, besides on the committees appointed by the State Government for protection of the environment. While explaining the aforesaid aspects, the Ministry shall also state whether such appointments either by the Central Government or by the State Government or by the office of the Prime Minister were made or not and, if so, the particulars thereof, including the dates of appointment and the nature of the committees. This shall be done by the Ministry within a period of two weeks. Within one week thereafter, C.E.C./amicus curiae may respond to the affidavit of Dr. Pradipto Ghosh dated 3rd January, 2007, and/or that may be filed pursuant to this order. 6. The order dated 15th December, 2006, and protection granted thereunder is extended till further orders. 7. List these matters after three weeks. 8. An affidavit dated 3rd January, 2007, has been filed on behalf of Sandur Manganese and Iron Ores Limited [I.A. Nos.1662-1663] to work on already broken-up areas, as per paragraph (6) of the affidavit. The Ministry and C.E.C. may response within five days. List I.A. Nos.1662- 1663 on 10th January, 2007 at 10.30 a.m. I.A. No. 1697 in I.A. No. 548 in W.P.(C) No. 202/1995: 9. Ministry of Environment and Forests and C.E.C. may response to the application within two weeks. 10. The C.E.C. has filed its report. Learned counsel for the State of Haryana prays for a short adjournment to file its response. Let that be done within two weeks. In re.: N.P.V. Matters: 11. Mr. U.U. Lalit, learned amicus curiae, states that direction may also be issued for hearing N.P.V. matters. 12. List these matters in the month of February, 2007.