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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR PARAMEDICAL COUNCIL Act, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir

An Act to provide for establishment of Paramedical Council in the 1Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and to regulate the practice by Paramedical Practitioners and institutions.

Act number
7 of 2014
Department
Health and Medical Education Department
Enacted
14 Mar 2014
In force from
14 Mar 2014

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55 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Establishment of Paramedical Council.
  4. Section 4Constitution of Council.
  5. Section 5Disqualifications for Membership.
  6. Section 6Term of office of the non-official Members of the Council.
  7. Section 7Resignation by non-official Member.
  8. Section 8Disabilities for continuing as Member of the Council.
  9. Section 9Filling of causal vacancies.
  10. Section 10Meetings of the Council.
  11. Section 11Decision by majority of votes.
  12. Section 12Minutes of proceedings.
  13. Section 13Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings.
  14. Section 14Proceedings of meeting to be valid.
  15. Section 15Allowances of the non-official members of the Council.
  16. Section 16Power of Council to invite any person having knowledge or experience in para-medicine.
  17. Section 17Appointment of Committee.
  18. Section 18Powers and functions of the Council.
  19. Section 19Permission for admission or establishment of new para-medical institution.
  20. Section 20Non-recognition of para-medical qualification in certain cases.
  21. Section 21Time for seeking permission for certain existing paramedical institutions.
  22. Section 22Recognition of paramedical qualifications granted by certain paramedical institutions whose qualifications are not included in the Schedule.
  23. Section 23Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations.
  24. Section 24Inspection of paramedical institution.
  25. Section 25Withdrawal of recognition.
  26. Section 26Minimum standards of para-medical education.
  27. Section 27Registration of para-medical establishments.
  28. Section 28Application for registration.
  29. Section 29Cancellation of registration
  30. Section 30Minimum standards of para-clinical establishment.
  31. Section 31Inspection of para-clinical establishment.
  32. Section 32Registrar and other officers and servants of the Council.
  33. Section 33Duties of Registrar.
  34. Section 34Funds of Council.
  35. Section 35Objects to which fund of the Council shall be applied.
  36. Section 36Accounts and Audit.
  37. Section 37Budget.
  38. Section 38Registration renewal and State Register.
  39. Section 39Prohibition of collection of capitation fee, donation etc.
  40. Section 40Power of Council to prohibit entry to or to order removal from State Register.
  41. Section 41Alteration of State Register.
  42. Section 42Procedure in inquires.
  43. Section 43Appeal against the order of the Council.
  44. Section 44Prohibition on practice except as provided in the Act.
  45. Section 45Prohibition of awarding degree in certain cases.
  46. Section 46Offences and penalties.
  47. Section 47Penalty for contravention of sections 19, 20, 21, 27 or 39.
  48. Section 48Offences by companies.
  49. Section 49Punishment for dishonest use of certificate.
  50. Section 50Information to be furnished by the Council.
  51. Section 51Cognizance of offence.
  52. Section 52Control by Government.
  53. Section 53Power to make rules.
  54. Section 54Power to make regulations.
  55. Section 55Repeal and saving