The Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act 1969
gujarat · 1973
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1969
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act 1969.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Gujarat Veterinary Council, its membership, and election process for veterinary practitioners in Gujarat.
- S. 4Section 4 sets the five-year term for Council members, with possible two-year extensions, and allows re-election.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the process for filling vacancies in veterinary practitioner positions in Gujarat.
- S. 6An elected member may at any time resign his office by notice in writing to the President
- S. 7Section 7 of the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act 1969 outlines disqualifications and conditions for removal from membership of the Council.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the procedures for conducting meetings of the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Council.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act 1969 ensures confidentiality of Council meeting discussions unless permitted, and validates Council acts despite member disqualifications.
- S. 10Section 10 provides for fees and allowances for council members attending meetings, with specifics regulated by the Council.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the income sources and permissible expenditures for the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Council.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the Council's powers to register, regulate, and discipline veterinary practitioners in Gujarat.
- S. 13(1) The Council shall, with the previous sanction of the State Government, appoint a Registrar
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Registrar to maintain a state register of veterinary practitioners, divided into qualified and unqualified parts.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Council to reinstate removed veterinary practitioners on specified conditions after removal for professional misconduct.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Council to warn or permanently remove a veterinary practitioner from the register for misconduct.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Registrar to maintain and update the veterinary practitioners' register, issue certificates, and remove names of deceased or disqualified practitioners.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates registered veterinary practitioners to renew their registration every five years by paying a fee or face removal from the register.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Registrar to publish a list of registered veterinary practitioners and updates annually.
- S. 20Fees paid under sections 14, 16, 17 and 18 shall not be refunded
- S. 21Section 21 ensures registered veterinary practitioners' recognition, validity of their certificates, and eligibility for state-supported veterinary positions.
- S. 22Section mandates the Registrar of Deaths to send a death certificate to the Registrar with details and may charge for it.
- S. 23Section 23 prohibits veterinary appointments in public-funded or local authority institutions without state sanction and registration under the Act.
- S. 24Section 24 prohibits unregistered veterinary practitioners from practicing in Gujarat, with exceptions allowed by the State Government.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates that only registered veterinary practitioners under this Act can authenticate certificates and give expert evidence in court on veterinary matters.
- S. 26Section 26 prohibits unauthorized use of veterinary qualifications in names, with penalties for violations.
- S. 27All offences under this Act shall be cognizable
- S. 28Section 28 protects veterinarians from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act or its rules.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the State Government to make rules for implementing the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act, subject to legislative review and approval.
- S. 30Section 30 authorizes the Council to make regulations for various administrative and procedural matters, subject to State Government approval.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the annual budget preparation and approval process for the Council under the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act 1969.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates the Council to promptly send the final budget estimates and reappropriation statements to the State Government by February 18.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates annual balancing and auditing of the Council's accounts and submission of audit reports to the State Government.
- S. 34The section allows the State Government to dissolve and reconstitute the Council if it fails to function properly or abuse its powers.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the State Government to update the Schedule to include additional qualifications for veterinary practice upon recommendation.
- S. 36Repeals the Bombay Veterinary Practitioners Act, dissolves its council, and transfers its records and documents to the Gujarat Veterinary Practitioners Act.
- S. 37Vesting of rights, duties, etc
- S. 1953Vesting of rights, duties etc