CACL is a national network with a presence in over 19 states. The organisational hierarchy of CACL is loosely structured to avoid bureaucratic impediments.

The Executive Committee consists of the Convenors of the State Secretariat. The EC is responsible for carrying on the programmes and policies of CACL. The EC meets once in six months and reviews implementation of programmes and policies.

National Coordination Committee : The National Coordination Committee (NCC) consists of the state Convenor, State Coordinator and 4 active members of State CACL. The NCC is the supreme authority to decide the policies and programmes od CACL. The NCC meets once in 9 months and decides on the policies and programmes and devises an action plan for the current year.

Central Secretariat : The coordination of national programmes and activities is the responsibility of the Central Secretariat. The Central Secretariat implements the mandate given by the National Coordination Committee. The Central Secretariat is hosted by a CACL member organisation and is shifted every three years.

Advocacy Unit : The Advocacy Unit is responsible for advocacy and lobbying at the national level. The Advocacy Unit is also shifted in three years.

Advocacy Board : CACL also has an advisory Board, which consists of eminent persons from different walks of the who offer advice from the time of broader issues and provide direction to the campaign.

State Secretariat : Each state has a core committee which elects the State Convenor. A co-convenor can also be elected. The state can have a separate advocacy unit or it can be combined with the State secretariat. The State Core Committee consists of the Convenors from the District Secretariat of the State.