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THE HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956

The Delhi Homoeopathic Act, 1956

Health195649 of 47 sections available8 chapters

This law establishes a Board to register medical practitioners who follow the Homoeopathic system of medicine in the State of Delhi. The Act sets up a regulatory framework for qualifying these practitioners, ensuring they meet specific educational and professional requirements before being allowed to practice legally. By requiring registration, the State protects public health by maintaining standards within the homoeopathy profession, while also providing a recognized directory of qualified practitioners for citizens to consult safely.

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Part I PRELIMINARY

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Interpretation

Part II ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD

  1. 3Establishment of Board
  2. 4Chairman and Vice-chairman
  3. 5Term of office
  4. 6First Board to be nominated by Government
  5. 7Resignation
  6. 8The Chairman of the Board wishing to resign may forward his written resignation to the State Government.
  7. 9Removal of member
  8. 10Disqualification for membership
  9. 11Duties of Chairman
  10. 12Delegation by Chairman of his power and duties to the Vice-Chairman
  11. 13Duties of Vice-Chairman
  12. 14Nomination of members in default of election
  13. 15Notification of elections, nominations and vacancies
  14. 16Payment of allowance to members

Part III CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

  1. 17Meeting of the Board
  2. 18Provided that until such regulations are made, it shall be lawful for the Chairman to summon a meeting of the Board at such time and place as he may deem expedient by circulating notice to each member.
  3. 19The minute book and resolutions
  4. 20Validity of proceedings

Part IV STAFF AND MEDICAL REGISTRATION

  1. 21Registrar and other officers and servants of the Board
  2. 22Order by Board for maintenance of register
  3. 23Duties of Registrar
  4. 24Provided that the Board may, if it thinks fit, direct that the name of the practitioner be re-entered in the register.
  5. 25Renewal fee
  6. 26Removal of names from the register
  7. 27Power of Board to call for information from medical institutions
  8. 28Publication of names entered in the register
  9. 29Such certificate shall be issued free of charge.
  10. 30Appointment of Inspectors
  11. 31Grant and withdrawal of recognition

Part V FUNCTIONS AND FINANCES OF THE BOARD

  1. 32Powers of the Board
  2. 33Budget
  3. 34Revised budget
  4. 35Homoeopathic Fund
  5. 36Custody and investment of Homoeopathic Fund

Part VI PRIVILEGES OF REGISTERED PRACTITIONERS

  1. 37Qualified Practitioners Certificates
  2. 37AOnly registered practitioner to practise
  3. 37BNo person other than a registered practitioner shall practise in the Homoeopathy System of Medicine in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Part VII OFFENCES

  1. 38Exemption from serving on inquests
  2. 39Conferring, granting or issuing diploma, licence etc. by unauthorized person or institution
  3. 40False assumption of certificate or diploma to be an offence

Part VIII MISCELLANEOUS

  1. 41Appeals to State Government from decision of Board
  2. 42Bar to suit and other legal proceedings
  3. 43Control of Board by State Government
  4. 44Provided that it shall take steps within six months to constitute a new Board under the provisions of this Act.
  5. 45Delegation of powers
  6. 46Making of Regulations
  7. 47Rules

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