The Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007
gujarat · 2007
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007
- S. 2Section defines key terms for emergency medical services, including "Advanced Life Support" and "Authority."
- S. 3The State Government can appoint a physician or surgeon as Director of Emergency Medical Services Authority under this Act.
- S. 4The section establishes the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Authority to provide emergency medical services in the state.
- S. 5Section 5 designates Ahmedabad as the headquarters for the Authority, with the option for the State Government to change it.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the composition of the Authority under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007, including ex-officio and appointed members.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the term of office for members of the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Board and their compensation.
- S. 8Section fills vacancies in the office of a member by nominating a person as per the procedure in section 6.
- S. 9Section 9 disqualifies certain individuals from being appointed or serving on the Authority under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
- S. 10The section allows the State Government to remove or accept resignation of members of the emergency medical services board for specified reasons.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Authority under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Authority to appoint a Secretary and other officers and employees, and set their terms of service through regulations.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures that the Authority's actions remain valid despite vacancies or defects in its constitution or member appointments.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the Authority's duties to provide, plan, and regulate free emergency medical services in Gujarat.
- S. 15(1) (a) A token provision of Rs
- S. 16The Authority can borrow money from the open market with State Government approval for its functions.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Authority to submit an annual budget to the State Government and prohibits unauthorized expenditure.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the preparation, audit, and reporting of the Authority's financial accounts to the State Government and Legislature.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Authority to prepare and submit annual reports to the State Government, which must then present them to the State Legislature within six months.
- S. 20The section establishes City and District Emergency Medical Services Councils for providing emergency medical services.
- S. 21Section 21 specifies where the headquarters of City and District Councils for emergency services must be located.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes the City Council for emergency medical services, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the composition of the District Council for emergency medical services in Gujarat.
- S. 24In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires— Constitution of District Council
- S. 25(1) The term of office of a member shall be three years from the date of his nomination
- S. 26Section fills vacancies in member positions through the nominating authority as per specified procedures.
- S. 27Section 27 disqualifies individuals from council membership if they are insolvent, of unsound mind, convicted of moral offenses, or have conflicting interests.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Authority to remove or resign members for misconduct, incapacity, or refusal to perform duties.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Council under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the Council to appoint a Secretary and other staff with Authority's approval and set their terms via bye-laws.
- S. 31Section 31 ensures that council actions remain valid despite vacancies or member appointment defects.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the functions of City and District Councils to ensure and manage emergency medical services in Gujarat.
- S. 33Section defines "Council" as City Council or District Council for this chapter.
- S. 34Section 34 outlines the fund management and investment authority of the Council under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
- S. 35The Council can borrow money with State Government approval for carrying out its functions under the Act.
- S. 36Section outlines the budget submission and approval process for the Council under the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act.
- S. 37(1) The accounts of the Council shall be prepared and maintained in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed b
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the Council to prepare and submit an annual report to the State Government, which must then present it to the State Legislature within six months.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates City and District Councils to contract hospitals for life support and pre-hospital care services.
- S. 40Section mandates City and District Councils to maintain a register of hospitals providing life support and pre-hospital care.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates base hospitals to establish emergency departments, employ qualified staff, and maintain ambulances for emergency medical services.
- S. 42Section mandates base hospitals to offer emergency medical services to all individuals without discrimination.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates that base hospitals operate under the supervision and control of City or District Councils.
- S. 44Section 44 outlines licensing requirements for ambulance vehicles, including equipment, design standards, and staffing for patient transport.
- S. 45Section prohibits advertising emergency medical services without a valid certificate from a City or District Council.
- S. 46Section 46 outlines the process for applying for and obtaining a certificate to legally provide emergency medical services in Gujarat.
- S. 47The section allows an authorized officer to revoke, suspend, or amend emergency medical service certificates for misrepresentation or non-compliance.
- S. 48Section prohibits advertising EMS services without a valid license from the City or District Council.
- S. 49Section 49 outlines the process for obtaining a license to provide ambulance services in Gujarat.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the licensing officer to revoke or suspend emergency medical service licenses for misrepresentation or non-compliance.
- S. 51Licensees must obtain written consent from the licensing officer to change the location or area of emergency medical service operations.
- S. 52Section prohibits organizing large public events in Gujarat without ensuring emergency medical services are available.
- S. 53Section 53 allows appeals to the Director against certain orders, with specific time limits and conditions for late filing.
- S. 54Section 54 bars civil courts from deciding on matters within the jurisdiction of the Director or local councils under the Act.
- S. 55Section 55 imposes fines and imprisonment for violations of specified sections in the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
- S. 56Section 56 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 57Section 57 restricts court proceedings for offenses under section 55 to complaints from authorized council officers.
- S. 58The State Government can issue policy directions to the Authority, which must consider them, though the Authority can express its views first.
- S. 59Section directs councils to follow policy directions from Authority, with opportunity to comment, and Authority's decisions are final.
- S. 60Section 60 deems members, officers, and servants of the Authority and councils as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 61Section 61 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 62(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of thi
- S. 63The Authority can make regulations with State Government approval to perform its functions under the Act.
- S. 64Section 64 allows City and District Councils to create bye-laws with Authority's approval for the Act's implementation.
- S. 65The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years of its commencement.
- S. 1879Section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Emergency Medical Services Act, 2007.
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- S. 1968Section outlines qualifications and duties for appointing a Director to oversee and manage emergency medical services in Gujarat.
- S. 2003Section prohibits appointment of emergency services members if they're insolvent, of unsound mind, convicted of moral offenses, or have conflicts of interest.