The Assam Yoga Council Act, 2018
assam · 2018
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam YOGA COUNCIL ACT,2018
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Yoga Council Act, 2018, including accreditation, competent authority, and registered yoga practitioner.
- S. 3Establishes the Assam Yoga Council to manage yoga-related activities and property.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Assam Yoga Council, specifying nominated members including a President, Vice-President, and registered Yoga Practitioners.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Assam Yoga Council, detailing nominated and elected members, and provisions for State Government appointments if required.
- S. 6Section 6 of the Assam Yoga Council Act, 2018, disqualifies individuals from council membership for various misconduct or conflict of interest reasons.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the State Government to publish the names of nominated or elected council members in the Official Gazette.
- S. 8Section 8 details conditions under which a member of the Assam Yoga Council can be removed.
- S. 9Section 9 fills vacancies in the Assam Yoga Council within six months through nomination or election.
- S. 10Section 10 sets the five-year term for members of the Assam Yoga Council, including any interim period before the next meeting.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the President, Vice-President, or a member to resign by submitting a written resignation to the State Government.
- S. 12Section 12 details the terms and succession procedures for the President of the Assam Yoga Council.
- S. 13(1) The Vice-President shall hold office for the period mentioned in section 10
- S. 14Section 14 establishes an Executive Committee within the Assam Yoga Council to handle its delegated functions, duties, and powers.
- S. 15(1) The Council shall hold its meetings at such intervals and at such places as may be provided by regulations
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Assam Yoga Council to reimburse its officials and committee members for meeting and travel expenses.
- S. 17Section 17 grants the Assam Yoga Council powers to accredit, register, and supervise yoga institutions and practitioners.
- S. 18(1) The Council shall, with the previous approval of the State Government, normally appoint a Registrar
- S. 19(1) The Council shall maintain a register of Yoga Practitioners in such from as may be prescribed
- S. 20Section 20 details criteria for Class 'A' and 'B' registration for yoga practitioners under the Assam Yoga Council Act, 2018.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the accreditation process for Yoga institutions to ensure quality and safety in education and healthcare.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the application process for yoga practitioners to register with the Assam Yoga Council, including required qualifications and fees.
- S. 23Section 23 regulates the registration and removal of yoga practitioners by the Assam Yoga Council based on qualifications and misconduct.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates yoga practitioners to renew registration fees every five years or face removal from the council's register.
- S. 25Section 25 allows registered yoga practitioners to update their qualifications in the council's register upon payment of a fee.
- S. 26Section 26 allows dissatisfied individuals to appeal Registrar's decisions to the Assam Yoga Council within 90 days.
- S. 27Section allows the Assam Yoga Council to cancel fraudulent or incorrect entries in the register.
- S. 28Section 28 allows appeals to the State Government against Council decisions on yoga practitioner registration, with a final decision within six months.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the Assam Yoga Council to remove deceased practitioners' names from its register upon reliable information and investigation.
- S. 30Section penalizes falsely claiming to be registered with the Assam Yoga Council, with up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine.
- S. 31Section penalizes failure to surrender registration certificate after name removal, with fines up to ₹3,000, and requires Council complaint for prosecution.
- S. 32Section 32 prohibits unauthorized entities from issuing Yoga qualifications and imposes penalties for violations.
- S. 33Section 33 prohibits unauthorized use of yoga practitioner credentials and sets fines for violations.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Registrar to periodically publish a list of registered yoga practitioners and presumes court recognition of listed practitioners' registrations.
- S. 35Section 35 prohibits non-registered Yoga practitioners from holding medical or teaching positions without special government approval.
- S. 36The section empowers the State Government to regulate and license the manufacture, storage, and sale of yoga instruments.
- S. 37Section 37 prevents legal actions against the State Government or the Council for actions taken under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 ensures actions by the Assam Yoga Council remain valid despite any membership vacancies or defects.
- S. 39(1) All fees payable under this Act shall be paid to the Council
- S. 40The State Government may, by notrfication published in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule appended to this Act
- S. 41Section 41 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Assam Yoga Council Act, 2018.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Assam Yoga Council to make regulations for its operations, subject to state government approval.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the State Government to dissolve the Assam Yoga Council if it fails to remedy serious failures or abuses after being given a chance to address them.