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The Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020

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This Act establishes a statutory body known as the Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy to regulate the practice and education of physiotherapy within the state. It provides for the formation of a registered list of qualified physiotherapists, approves institutions that provide physiotherapy training, and sets out rules governing professional conduct, ethical standards, and the recognition of qualifications. The Council, comprised of government officials and experienced professionals, functions as a body corporate with its headquarters at Panchkula. By maintaining oversight of licensing and institutional standards, the legislation ensures that physiotherapists are competent and accountable, ultimately safeguarding public health and ensuring quality care for patients.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of Council
  4. 4. Composition of Council
  5. 5. Disqualifications
  6. 6. Term of office of member
  7. 7. Casual vacancy
  8. 8. Resignation
  9. 9. Meetings of Council
  10. 10. Quorum
  11. 11. Proceedings of meetings
  12. 12. Constitution of Executive Committee
  13. 13. Equivalence and Registration Committee
  14. 14. There shall be five other members nominated by the President of the Council from amongst the members, representing educationists and specialists in different branches of Physiotherapy.
  15. 15. Payment of fee and allowances
  16. 16. Registrar
  17. 17. Other employees of Council
  18. 18. Permission for establishment of new institutions
  19. 19. Explanation:- For the purpose of this section “person” includes any university, trust, society, institution or a company but does not include the Central Government or State Government.
  20. 20. Time for seeking permission for certain existing institutions
  21. 21. Recognition of Physiotherapy qualifications
  22. 22. Effect of recognition
  23. 23. Power to require information as to courses of study and training and examination
  24. 24. Inspectors
  25. 25. Withdrawal of recognition
  26. 26. Registration
  27. 27. Renewal of registration
  28. 28. Withdrawal of application for registration
  29. 29. Preparation and maintenance of register
  30. 30. Removal of name from register
  31. 31. Appeal against order of removal of name from register
  32. 32. Rights and privileges of Physiotherapist
  33. 33. Professional conduct
  34. 34. Standards of education
  35. 35. Submission of reports etc. to Government
  36. 36. Fund
  37. 37. Budget
  38. 38. Accounts and audit
  39. 39. Prohibition against unauthorized conferment of degree etc
  40. 40. Persons not registered under this Act not to practice
  41. 41. Members of Councils, officers etc. to be public servants
  42. 42. Cognizance of offence
  43. 43. Failure to surrender certificate of registration
  44. 44. Directions by Government
  45. 45. Power to supersede Council
  46. 46. Power to make rules
  47. 47. Power to make regulations
  48. 48. Power to remove difficulties

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