The Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.
andhra-pradesh · 2023
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- S. 1Section defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council to regulate para-veterinary and allied professions.
- S. 4Composition of the Council - The Council shall consist of the following members, namely:- I
- S. 5Section 5 lists disqualifications for membership in the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council.
- S. 6Section 6 sets the term of office for council members at three years, allowing re-nomination for outgoing members.
- S. 7Section fills casual vacancies in the Council within six months, with nominees serving the remaining term.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines conditions under which a member's position on the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council is considered vacated.
- S. 9Section allows non-ex-officio members to resign by giving written notice to the President, effective upon acceptance.
- S. 10Section 10 ensures proceedings of the Council remain valid despite minor constitutional or procedural flaws.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines how the council will regulate its meetings and business proceedings.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the formation and duties of the Executive Committee for the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council.
- S. 13Section 13 provides for sitting fees and allowances for council and committee members.
- S. 14The section outlines the appointment, roles, and terms of service for the Council's Secretary and other officers.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the maintenance of separate registers for various veterinary and allied technicians.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the government to dissolve the Council if it fails to perform duties or abuses powers, transferring its functions and property to the government until a new Council is formed.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the Council's powers to regulate Para Veterinary and Allied Institutions, including recognition, curriculum, and examination standards.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council to create bylaws regulating educational standards and revoke recognition from non-compliant institutions.
- S. 19Power to take evidence on oath etc
- S. 20Section 20 outlines eligibility criteria for registration under the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the process for registration and appeal for Para Veterinary and Allied Technicians under the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the renewal of veterinary registrations every five years and outlines penalties and restoration processes for late renewals.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council to remove names from its register for errors, convictions, or fraudulent qualifications.
- S. 24Section allows the Council to restore a removed person's name on the register after payment of a prescribed fee.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates that institutions must obtain prior recognition from the Council to establish or conduct Para Veterinary and Allied courses.
- S. 26The section allows the Council to withdraw recognition from an institution if it fails to comply with conditions or if grounds for refusal exist, after giving the institution a chance to respond.
- S. 27Section 27 recognizes qualifications from certain institutions for para-veterinary purposes in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 28Section 28 authorizes the Council to appoint officers for inspecting institutions to ensure they meet recognition standards.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the sources and management of the Council's fund, including deposits and regulations.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council to audit and report its annual accounts to the state government.
- S. 31Section 31 prohibits unregistered individuals from practicing as Para Veterinary and Allied Technicians and sets penalties for violations.
- S. 32Offences by hospitals, institutions etc
- S. 33Prohibition against unauthorized conferment of diploma etc
- S. 34Section 34 penalizes unauthorized use of Para Veterinary titles, imposing fines up to ₹2,000 for repeat offenses.
- S. 35Trial of offences - (1) All offences under this Act are triable by a Judicial Magistrate of First Class
- S. 36Section 36 bars civil courts from questioning actions by the government or council under the Act.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Council Secretary to compound certain offenses under the Act, but not for repeat offenses.
- S. 38Members of Council, Officers etc
- S. 39Section protects government, council, and members from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 40Directions by Government - (1) The Government may, give to the Council general directions to be followed by the Council
- S. 41The section grants the government authority to address and resolve any issues hindering the Act's implementation, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 42Section 42 grants the Council authority to create regulations for various aspects of para-veterinary education and professional conduct, subject to government approval.
- S. 43Section 43 grants the government authority to create rules to implement the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council Act, 2023.