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The Gujarat Medical Council Act, 1967

The Gujarat Medical Council Act, 1967

Health196735 sections6 chapters

The Gujarat Medical Council Act, 1967 establishes the Gujarat Medical Council to regulate the practice of modern scientific medicine across the state of Gujarat. It applies to medical practitioners practicing modern medicine, medical colleges, university faculties, and registration authorities within Gujarat. The Act mandates maintaining an official state register of qualified doctors, setting ethical standards, enforcing professional discipline, and investigating misconduct. By establishing clear qualification standards, regulating registration renewals, and penalizing false medical practice, the law ensures that only recognized, competent healthcare professionals practice medicine. This protects public health, safeguards patient safety, and upholds professional standards in healthcare.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY. →

  1. 0Preamble

Chapter I PRELIMINARY. →

  1. 2Definitions.
  2. 3Constitution and incorporation of the Council.
  3. 4Term of office.
  4. 5Casual vacancies.
  5. 6Resignation.
  6. 7Disqualification and disability.
  7. 8Meetings of Council
  8. 9Proceedings of meetings and validity of acts

Chapter II CONSTITUTION, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE COUNCIL. →

  1. 10Powers, duties and functions of the Council
  2. 11Executive Committee
  3. 12Fees and allowances to members of the Council and Executive Committee
  4. 13Income and expenditure of the Council
  5. 14Appointment of Registrar of the Council, his duties and functions
  6. 15Other employees of the Council
  7. 16Preparation of register
  8. 17Special procedure for registration in certain cases.

Chapter III PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REGISTER. →

  1. 18Persons who may not be registered.
  2. 19Fee for and certificate of provisional registration.
  3. 20Maintenance of register.
  4. 21Publication of list of registered practitioners.
  5. 22Inquiry into removal of names
  6. 23Renewal of registration
  7. 24Appeals
  8. 25Rights of registered practitioners
  9. 26General provisions applicable to medical practitioners

Chapter IV MISCELLANEOUS. →

  1. 27Council authorised to call for information and attend examinations
  2. 28Amendment of Schedule
  3. 29Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered
  4. 30Control of State Government
  5. 31Rules.
  6. 32Repeal and saving.

Chapter V REPEAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS. →

  1. 33Provision regarding Registrar.
  2. 34Vesting of rights, duties, etc.

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