The Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council Act,2011
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- S. 2ln this Act, unless the context otherwise requires :- Definition (a) "Acf means tleArunachal Pradesh Nursing Council Ac
- S. 3The Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council Act, 2011 allows the state government to establish a council to regulate nursing.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council, detailing its composition and members.
- S. 5(1) PRESIDENTAND VICE-PRESIDENT: At its first meeting, the Council shall proceed to elect the President and Vice
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the three-year term and re-nomination eligibility for nominated council members.
- S. 7Section 7 details the process for filling vacancies in the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council due to resignation, death, or absence.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to grant up to six months leave to its members from council meetings.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the meeting procedures and powers of the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to regulate its business and quorum requirements.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to pay members fees and travel expenses for attending meetings and inspecting institutions.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to appoint a Registrar and other staff, and receive full financial support from the state government.
- S. 15Section removes deceased person's name from nursing council register upon receiving death certificate.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to remove fraudulent or incorrect entries from the Register.
- S. 17Section 17 regulates the registration of qualified nurses and midwives trained by the Indian Nursing Council.
- S. 18Section 18 allows eligible individuals to register as nurses or health workers if they meet the Council's standards.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to suspend or remove a nurse's registration for criminal, ethical, or professional misconduct.
- S. 20Section 20 prohibits registered nurses from claiming medical practitioner status or issuing medical certificates.
- S. 21Section 21 authorizes the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to approve and inspect institutions for training and certifying nursing staff.
- S. 22Section authorizes the Council to inspect healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with standards and nurse registration.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council to withdraw recognition from nursing institutions for failing to meet standards or other public interest reasons.
- S. 24Section allows appeals to the government against Council orders, with government's decision being final.
- S. 25Section 25 prohibits unapproved institutions from issuing certificates to individuals for nursing qualifications without registration under the Act.
- S. 26Section 26 assigns the District Medical Officer and Health Officer to oversee nursing staff in the district under certain conditions.
- S. 27Altet the expiration of seven years from the
- S. 28Any person who practices pr allows a person to practice as a Nurse, Nurs+
- S. 29Section penalizes dishonest use or fraudulent procurement of nursing registration certificates with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 30Section penalizes unauthorized use of nursing titles with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Registrar to publish a list of registered nurses every five years, and presumes those listed are registered.
- S. 32No Court of Iaw lower than of a Magistrate of First Class shall try any offences under this Act
- S. 33No Magistrate shall take cognizance of
- S. 34Section 34 authorizes the State Government to make rules and the Council to issue regulations for implementing the Act.
- S. 36Section 36 protects individuals from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 37Section 37 deems certain appointed individuals as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 38Repeals the Assam Nurses Act in Arunachal Pradesh but preserves actions taken under it.