The Punjab State Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Systems of Medicines Act, 1963
The Punjab State Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Systems of Medicines Act, 1963
This Act establishes the Punjab State Faculty to regulate traditional medical education and practice in the state. It mandates the creation of a corporate body overseen by appointed members, such as directors, principals, and registered practitioners, to manage recognized teaching institutions. The legislation sets guidelines for examinations, qualifications, and the removal of members who breach professional conduct. By formalizing this faculty, the state government aims to standardize Ayurvedic and Unani courses, ensure the competence of practitioners, and maintain public safety and regulatory compliance within these healthcare sectors.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment of the Faculty
- 4. Power of [State Government] to remove members of Faculty from office in certain cases
- 5. Employees of the Faculty
- 6. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Faculty
- 7. Term of Office
- 8. Resignation
- 9. Vacancies
- 10. Time and place of meeting of Faculty
- 11. Procedure at meetings of Faculty
- 12. Powers and functions of the Faculty
- 13. Secretary of the Faculty
- 14. Recognition of institutions
- 15. Qualifying Examination
- 16. Provided that the students of the recognised institutions only shall be competent to appear in the examination.
- 17. Bye-laws
- 18. Rules
- 19. Regulations
- 20. Control of [State Government]
- 21. Transitional provisions
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