Vidhi Codex

THE DELHI MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1997

The Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997

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This Act establishes the Delhi Medical Council to regulate the medical profession within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It applies to medical practitioners engaged in modern scientific medicine who hold qualifications recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Council is responsible for maintaining a register of these qualified practitioners and overseeing their conduct. By doing so, the legislation ensures professional standards are upheld, protects public health, and provides a formal framework for the administration and governance of medical practice in the region.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL →

  1. 3Constitution, functions and powers of the Council.—Constitution and incorporation of the Council
  2. 5Casual vacancies
  3. 6Resignation
  4. 7Disqualification and disability
  5. 8Meetings of Council
  6. 9Proceedings of meetings and validity of acts
  7. 10Powers, duties and functions of the Council
  8. 11Executive Committee
  9. 12Fee and allowances to members of the Council and of the Executive Committee
  10. 14Appointment of Registrar and/or Deputy Registrar of the Council, their duties and functions

Chapter III PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REGISTER →

  1. 15Preparation of Register
  2. 16Special procedure for registration in certain cases
  3. 17Persons who may not be registered
  4. 18Fee for and certificate of provisional registration
  5. 19Maintenance of register
  6. 20Publication of list of registered practitioner
  7. 21Disciplinary action including removal of names from the register
  8. 22Renewal of registration
  9. 23Appeals
  10. 24Rights of registered practitioners
  11. 25General provision application to medical practitioners

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