Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context- (a) 'Council' means the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council established under this Act; (b) 'Dhai' means an untrained woman practising the profession of midwifery; (c) 'Nurse' includes a male nurse; (d) 'Prescribed' means prescribed by rules or by-laws made under this Act; (e) 'Register' means a register maintained under this Act and 'registered' means registered or deemed to be registered under this Act.