Andhra Pradesh Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act, 2008
Andhra Pradesh Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act, 2008
The Andhra Pradesh Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act, 2008 protects healthcare workers and medical facilities from violence and vandalism across Andhra Pradesh. It strictly prohibits physical harm against doctors, nurses, and hospital staff, as well as property destruction in healthcare settings. Violators face up to three years in prison along with fines, and offences are treated as cognizable and non-bailable. Additionally, offenders are financially liable to pay double the value of damaged hospital property. This legislation safeguards medical professionals, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services for the public.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Prohibition of violence-Any act of violence against Medicare
- 4. Penalty- Any offender who commits any act in contravention of
- 5. Cognizance of Offence- Any offence committed under section 3
- 6. Recovery of loss for the damage caused to the property
- 7. Andhra Pradesh Revenue Recovery Act, 1864 (Act II of 1864) as if it were an arrear of land revenue due from him.
- 8. Repeal of Ordinance No.16 of 2007 - The Andhra Pradesh
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