The Puducherry Homoeopathic Practitioners Act, 1965
The Puducherry Homoeopathic Practitioners Act, 1965
The Puducherry Homoeopathic Practitioners Act of 1965 regulates the licensing and practice of homeopathic medicine within the Union territory of Puducherry. It applies directly to all homeopathic medical practitioners, requiring them to obtain a registration certificate from the Director of Medical Services to practice legally. This law matters because it protects patient safety by creating official standards, granting registered professionals the right to hold government posts, legally recover fees, and refuse jury duty. Finally, it deters healthcare fraud by imposing fines and prison terms on unqualified individuals who practice without registration or falsely claim to hold recognized medical degrees.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Persons entitled to be a practitioner and rights of such practitioners.
- 4. Right of registered practitioner.
- 5. Exemption from serving on inquests.
- 6. False assumption of certificate of diploma to be an offence.
- 7. Court competent to try offences under this Act and take cognizance of
- 8. Bar to suit and other legal proceedings.
- 9. Power to make rules.
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