Power to make regulations

(1) The Council may, with the previous approval of the Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for all or any of the following matters, namely: (a) the time and place at which the Council and the Executive Committee shall hold its meeting and the manner in which such meeting shall be called and conducted; (b) the courses and duration of studies and practical training to be taken, subjects of examination and standards of recognized qualifications; (c) recognition of any institution for the purpose of such training and awarding degrees, diplomas etc. to the candidates passing the examinations; (d) the minimum criteria to be fulfilled for admission to the courses and the procedure to be followed in the selection of candidates; (e) the standards of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for education in the institution; (f) conduct of professional examinations, qualifications of examiners and conditions of admission to such examinations; (g) the standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics to be observed by nurses or nurse-midwives; (h) the procedure and conditions for recognition of qualifications. (2) All regulations made under this section shall be published in the Official Gazette. (3) The Council may, with the previous approval of the Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, at any time, modify, amend or repeal any regulation.