42. Functions of the MR Division

co-ordination of applications submitted for registration of medicines and renewal of such registration;

co-ordination of matters pertaining to cancellation or suspension of registration of medicines;

co-ordination of matters pertaining to registration of importers and distributers of medicines;

co-ordination of the issuance of licences under this section; and

provisions of administrative assistance to the Medicines Evaluation Committee appointed under section 43 of this Act.