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The Nagaland State Paramedical Council Act, 2014

The Nagaland State Paramedical Council Act, 2014

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This Act establishes the Nagaland Paramedical Council to regulate the practice of paramedical and allied health professionals throughout the state. It applies to individuals qualified in medicine, homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Unani, and other specified subjects who provide healthcare services. The legislation creates a governing body to maintain a register of qualified practitioners, ensuring that only those with recognized credentials can practice legally. By setting standards for education and professional conduct, the Act aims to protect public health and ensure the quality of medical care provided by paramedical staff in Nagaland.

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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. Disqualifications for membership
  6. 6. Term of office of nominated member of council and nominee
  7. 7. Resignation by nominated or elected member
  8. 8. Disabilities for continuing as member of council
  9. 9. Filing of casual vacancies
  10. 10. President and Vice-President of Council
  11. 11. Convening of meeting
  12. 12. Powers of president to call special meeting
  13. 13. Adjournment of meeting
  14. 14. Presiding of meeting
  15. 15. Quorum
  16. 16. Decision of question by majority of votes
  17. 17. Minutes of proceedings
  18. 18. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings
  19. 19. Proceeding of meeting to be good and valid
  20. 20. Members of Council
  21. 21. Power of council to invite any person having Special knowledge or experience in Paramedical
  22. 22. Committees
  23. 23. Powers and Functions of Council
  24. 24. Recognition of Paramedical Qualification in certain cases
  25. 25. Time for seeking Permission for certain existing Paramedical Institution
  26. 26. Recognition of Qualification granted by University or Paramedical Institution in India
  27. 27. Recognition of Paramedical qualifiertion granted by Parrmedical lnstitution in countries with which therc is a scheme of reciprocity
  28. 28. Recognition of Paramedical Qualification granted by certain Paramedical institution whose qualifications are not included in the Schedule
  29. 29. Power to require information as to courses of study and qualification, examinations
  30. 30. Inspection of Paramedical Instiltion
  31. 31. Withdrawal of recognition
  32. 32. Minimum standards of Paramedical education
  33. 33. Registrar and other Officers and servants of Council
  34. 34. Duties of Registrar
  35. 35. Fund of Council
  36. 36. Objects to which fund of Council shall be applied.
  37. 37. Accounts and Audit
  38. 38. Budget
  39. 39. Registration and State Register
  40. 40. Power of Council to prohibit entry in, or to order removal from, State register name of any person
  41. 41. Alternation of State Register
  42. 42. Procedure in inquiries
  43. 43. Appeal against order of Council
  44. 44. Prohibition on practice except as provided in this Act
  45. 45. Power to make rules
  46. 46. Power to make regulations
  47. 47. Penalty for dishonest use of certificate
  48. 48. Information furnished bv Council
  49. 49. Power to amend schedule
  50. 50. Cognizance of offence
  51. 51. Control by State Government
  52. SCHEDULE 1. List of Paramedical Courses

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