Penalty for unauthorized issuance of titles

(1) No person shall add any title, degree, or symbol to his name which shall mean that he holds any degree or diploma license or certificate as his qualification to practice as a nurse, nurse-midwife unless:- (a) he has actually obtained such valid degree, diploma or certificate; and (b) such degree, diploma is recognized by any law for the time being in force in the State or granted or conferred or issued by any authority constituted under this Act. (2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), shall, on conviction, in case of a first offence, be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees and in case of a second or subsequent offence, be punishable with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees.