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The Delhi Council For Physiotherapy And Occupational Therapy Act, 1997

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This Act establishes the Delhi Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to regulate healthcare professionals in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It creates a governing body responsible for maintaining registers of qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists, ensuring they meet specific standards. The legislation outlines the council's structure, including the election of members and their terms of office, while defining key terms related to the practice of these therapies. By doing so, it aims to maintain professional standards and protect public health by ensuring only qualified practitioners provide these essential medical services in the region.

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  1. 10. Physiotherapy Cell
  2. 11. Occupational Therapy Cell
  3. 12. Meetings of the Council
  4. 13. Proceedings of meetings
  5. 14. Vacancies, etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Council
  6. 15. Appointment of Officers and employees of the Council
  7. 18. Prior permission for establishment of new institutions new course of study, etc.
  8. 19. Non-recognition of qualifications in certain eases
  9. 20. Time for seeking permission for certain existing institution, etc
  10. 21. Recognition of qualifications granted by Universities, etc. in India for Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Professionals
  11. 22. Effect of recognition
  12. 23. Power to require information as to courses of study and training and examinations
  13. 24. Inspections
  14. 25. Withdrawal of recognition
  15. 26. Prescription of standards of education in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
  16. 27. Renewal of registration
  17. 28. Professional conduct
  18. 29. Information to be furnished
  19. 30. Payment to the Council
  20. 31. Funds of the Council
  21. 32. Budget
  22. 33. Annual Report
  23. 34. Accounts and audit
  24. 35. Persons entitled to registrations
  25. 1. Short title, extent and commencement. Short title, extent and commencement
  26. 2. Definitions. Definitions
  27. 3. Constitution and composition of the Council. Constitution and composition of the Council
  28. 4. Incorporation of the Council. Incorporation of the Council
  29. 5. Functions of the Council. Functions of the Council
  30. 6. President and Vice-President of the Council. President and Vice-President of the Council

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