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The Maharashtra Paramedical Council Act, 2011

The Maharashtra Paramedical Council Act, 2011

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The Maharashtra Paramedical Council Act, 2011 establishes an official regulatory body to oversee paramedical education and professional practice across Maharashtra. It requires all technicians, assistants, and diagnostic professionals in areas like radiology, cardiology, laboratory technology, and blood transfusion to hold recognized qualifications and register with the Maharashtra Paramedical Council. Unregistered practice is classified as a serious criminal offence carrying severe imprisonment terms. For everyday citizens, this law guarantees that medical tests, diagnostic imaging, surgical assistance, and clinical therapies in hospitals and diagnostic centres are performed exclusively by qualified, ethical, and officially certified healthcare staff.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTITUTION OF THE MAHARASHTRA PARAMEDICAL COUNCIL →

  1. 3Establishment of Maharashtra Paramedical Council.
  2. 4Constitution of Council.
  3. 5Term of office of nominated and elected members and nominee.
  4. 6Disqualifications.
  5. 7Resignation by nominated or elected member.
  6. 8Office of absent or disqualified member to be declared vacant.
  7. 9Filling up of casual vacancies.

Chapter III CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF COUNCIL →

  1. 10Convening of meeting.
  2. 11Power of President to call special meeting.
  3. 12Presiding over meeting.
  4. 13Decision of question by majority of votes.
  5. 14Procedure of meeting of Council.
  6. 15Validity of proceedings.
  7. 16Allowances to members.
  8. 17Powers of Council to invite any person having special knowledge or experience.
  9. 18Committees.

Chapter IV POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL →

  1. 19Powers and functions of Council.

Chapter V RECOGNITION OF PARAMEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS →

  1. 20Recognition of paramedical qualifications granted by Universities or paramedical institutions in India and in countries with which there is scheme of reciprocity.

Chapter VI REGISTRAR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNCIL →

  1. 21Registrar and other employees of the Council.
  2. 22Duties of Registrar.

Chapter VII FUND OF COUNCIL →

  1. 23Fund of Council.
  2. 24Objects to which fund of Council shall be applied.
  3. 25Accounts and audit.

Chapter VIII REGISTRATION AND STATE REGISTER →

  1. 26Registration and State Register.
  2. 27Power of Council to prohibit entry and removal of name from State Register.
  3. 28Alteration of State Register.
  4. 29Procedure in inquiries.
  5. 30Appeal against order of Council.

Chapter IX OFFENCES AND PENALTIES →

  1. 31Prohibition of practice except as provided in this Act.
  2. 32Misuse of title.
  3. 33Failure to surrender certificate of registration.
  4. 34Penalty for dishonest use of certificate.

Chapter X MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 35Cognizance of offences.
  2. 36Information furnished by Council.
  3. 37Power to amend Schedule.
  4. 38Control by Government.
  5. 39Protection of action taken in good faith.
  6. 40Power to make rules.
  7. 41Power to make regulations.
  8. 42Power to remove difficulties.

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