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The Delhi Nursing Council Act, 1997

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This Act establishes the Delhi Nursing Council as a corporate body to regulate nursing standards throughout the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It applies to nurses, midwives, and auxiliary health workers, governing their professional registration and education. The Council, comprising health officials and elected representatives, holds the power to maintain registers, issue licenses, and manage affiliated institutions. This framework is essential for ensuring high-quality healthcare and maintains public safety by enforcing professional competence across the entire nursing sector.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Constitution and incorporation of the Council.
  4. 4. Term of Office.
  5. 5. Meetings of the Council.
  6. 6. Quorum.
  7. 7. Vacancies in the Council not to invalidate act, etc.
  8. 8. Executive Committee.
  9. 9. Other Committees.
  10. 10. Staffing of Council.
  11. 11. Fees and Allowances for meetings.
  12. 12. Income and Expenditure of the Council.
  13. 13. Registration of nurses, midwives, auxiliary nurse midwives/female health workers.
  14. 14. Fee for renewal of registration
  15. 15. Registers to be maintained
  16. 16. Maintenance of list of persons practising as nurse, auxiliary nurse midwife, female health worker, female health assistants/health supervisors
  17. 13(2). Procedure of Council
  18. 13(3). Power as Court

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