Chapter I PRELIMINARY

1. (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.
2. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
3. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) “Council” means the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council constituted under section 3;
2. (b) “Diploma Holder” means a person who has acquired a diploma in Animal Husbandry/dairy/fisheries from a recognized institution or having an equivalent qualification;
3. (c) “Equivalent qualification" means a qualification recognized as equivalent by any law for the time being in force in the State or any qualification declared as such and notified by the Government as equivalent qualification;
4. (d) “Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the Council constituted under section 12;
5. (e) “Government” means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh;
6. (f) “Notification” means a notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word “Notified” shall be construed accordingly;
7. (g) “Para Veterinary and Allied Course” means courses for the award of any diploma or certificate as notified by Government from time to time;
8. (h) “Para Veterinary and Allied Technician” means persons as may be specified and notified by the Government as Para Veterinary and Allied Technician from time to time;
   • (i) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
9. (j) “President” means the President of the Council;
10. (k) “Recognized institution” means an institution recognized under section 25; and imparting training to any one or more than one para veterinary and allied courses as notified by the Government from time to time under this Act;
11. (l) “Recognized qualifications” means in relation to Para Veterinary and allied courses the diplomas awarded by any University in the State or an equivalent qualification;
12. (m) “Register” means register maintained under section 15;
13. (n) “Regulations” means regulations made by the Council with the approval of Government under this Act;
14. (o) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Council appointed under section 14;
15. (p) “State” means the State of Andhra Pradesh;
16. (q) “Veterinary Hospital” means any premises having facilities for treatment of the sick animals and used for their reception or stay;
17. (r) "Veterinary laboratory” means, an establishment where,-Microbiological, Pathological or Biochemical investigations, examinations, analysis; or the preparation of cultures, vaccines, sera or other biological products are usually carried on in connection with the diagnosis of any disease.