Misuse of the title

If any person not being a registered practitioner takes or uses the description of physiotherapy practitioner, physiotherapist or consultant in physiotherapy or not possessing a recognised physiotherapy qualification, uses a degree or a diploma or an abbreviation indicating or implying such physiotherapy qualification, shall, on conviction, be punished," (a) for a first offence; with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees; and (b) for a subsequent offence with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.