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The Maharashtra Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1971

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The Maharashtra Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1971, establishes the Maharashtra Veterinary Council to regulate the veterinary profession within the state. It mandates the creation and maintenance of an official register of qualified veterinary practitioners. The Act ensures that only individuals with recognized veterinary qualifications can practice, sign official certificates, or provide expert testimony in legal matters. By setting these standards, the law protects animal health and public interest, ensuring that veterinary services are provided by competent, verified professionals. It also provides a framework for disciplinary action and establishes penalties for those who falsely claim to be registered or practice without authorization.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of Council
  4. 4. Constitution of Council
  5. 5. Nomination of member in default of election
  6. 6. Election of members
  7. 7. Publication of names of members; constitution of Council
  8. 8. Tenure of office
  9. 9. Time and place of meeting of Council
  10. 10. Procedure at meetings of Council
  11. 11. Fees and allowances for meetings
  12. 12. Disqualifications
  13. 13. Appointment of Registrar of Council his duties and functions
  14. 14. Other employees of Council
  15. 15. Registration and powers and duties of the Council
  16. 16. The register shall contain the name, address and qualification of every person registered under this Act, together with the date on which such qualification was acquired.
  17. 17. Custody and maintenance of register
  18. 18. Persons entitled to be registered
  19. 19. Appeals and erasure of incorrect entries
  20. 23. Unregistered persons to hold certain appointments
  21. 24. Notice of death
  22. 25. Annual list of veterinary practitioners
  23. 26. Council authorised to call for information and attend examination
  24. 27. Disposal of fees
  25. 28. Veterinary practitioners not registered under this Act not to sign or authenticate certificate, etc
  26. 29. Prohibition against addition of any title, description, etc., to name of any person unless authorised to do so
  27. 30. Penalty for contravening provisions of section 28 or
  28. 31. Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered
  29. 32. Court competent to try offences under this Act
  30. 33. Alteration in list of qualifications mentioned in Schedule
  31. 34. Power of State Government to give directions and to appoint authorities in place of those not validly appointed or constituted
  32. 35. Indemnity to persons acting under this Act
  33. 36. Registrar and other employees to be public servants
  34. 37. Rules
  35. 38. Regulations
  36. 39. Repeal
  37. 40. Continuance of rules, etc., vesting rights, duties, etc
  38. I. Recognised Veterinary Qualifications

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