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Recognition of training institutions.— (1) The Council shall by it’s regulations specify examinations to be held by it, the qualifications for admission to such examinations, the courses of studies for such examinations, the standard of passing, the certificates or any other like awards to be given to persons who pass the examinations, and such other matters in respect of recognition of such examinations as may be necessary or expedient. -15- (2) The Council may, in accordance with the regulations made by it in this behalf and after inspection by it’s representatives and holding such inquiry as it deems fit, recognize any institution for training nursing personnel for the examinations of the Council. (3) The Council may withdraw recognition from any such institution after it’s inspection by representatives of the Council. The order of such withdrawal shall be in writing and shall be served in the manner as laid down by regulations. (4) Any person aggrieved by the order of the Council under this section may, within three months from the date on which such order is communicated to him, appeal against such order to the Government. The decision of the Government on any such appeal shall be final. The Government may direct the Council to re-inspect the institution or may uphold the decision of the Council. (5) No college, hospital or other institution which is not recognized under this section shall issue to any person a certificate or enter the name of any person in any document purporting to show that such person is qualified by reason of his having passed any examination or undergone any course or training to practice as a nursing personnel. (6) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (5) shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.