The Karnataka Compulsory Service by Candidates Completed Medical Courses Act, 2012
The Karnataka Compulsory Service by Candidates Completed Medical Courses Act, 2012
This Act mandates that medical graduates in Karnataka—specifically those completing MBBS, Post Graduate, and Super Specialty courses—must serve for one year in Government hospitals or rural areas. It aims to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility by ensuring qualified doctors are available in underserved regions. For the ordinary citizen, this means better access to medical professionals in public health facilities. The law applies to students completing these courses, with specific provisions for stipends, exemptions for those in regular government service, and penalties for non-compliance. It essentially ties medical education in the state to a commitment of public service.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.-In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Compulsory service of candidates completed medical course
- 4. Compulsory service
- 5. Compulsory service
- 5A. Appeal
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Act to override other laws
- 8. Power to remove difficulties
- 9. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.
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