The JHARKHAND STATE COUNCIL FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY ACT, 2020
jharkhand · 2020
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- S. 1हiडीरोग भौ0तक %चBकHसा (आथ_पे`डक Bफिजयोथेरेपी) 2
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy, outlines its corporate status, and details its membership composition.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the term of office for members, including the President and Vice-President, and procedures for filling casual vacancies.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the procedures for filling vacancies in the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy due to resignation, incapacity, or other reasons.
- S. 6Section 6 allows members to resign from the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy at any time, with resignations effective upon acceptance by the council or government.
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- S. 8Section 8 outlines the meeting schedule, quorum, voting, and special meeting arrangements for the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020, ensures confidentiality of council meetings and decisions, except when the council directs otherwise.
- S. 10Section 10 establishes the formation and composition of the Executive Committee and other committees under the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020.
- S. 11Section establishes an Equivalence and Registration Committee to recommend recognition of physiotherapy degrees and registration of physiotherapists.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the fees and allowances for Council, Executive, and Equivalence and Registration Committee members.
- S. 13Income and Expenditure of Council:- (1) The income of the Council shall consists of- i
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the appointment, duties, and conditions of the Registrar for the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Council to appoint necessary officers and servants, with government approval, and sets their conditions of service.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Council's powers to regulate, register, and discipline physiotherapists, and advise on education and manpower needs.
- S. 17Permission for establishment of new institutions, new course of study, etc
- S. 18Section 18 prohibits recognition of physiotherapy qualifications from unauthorized institutions or courses.
- S. 19Existing physiotherapy institutions must seek government permission within six months or face refusal consequences.
- S. 20Recognition of qualifications granted by Universities, etc
- S. 21Section 21 of the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020, outlines the qualifications required for enrollment as a physiotherapist and temporary enrollment provisions for foreign and non-citizen qualified individuals.
- S. 22Section mandates authorities or institutions in Jharkhand to provide the Council with details on study, training, and exams for recognized qualifications.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Executive Committee to appoint inspectors to evaluate physiotherapy training institutions and report findings to relevant authorities.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Council to withdraw recognition from universities or institutions if their standards fall below prescribed norms.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the Council's authority to set professional conduct standards and handle misconduct cases for physiotherapists.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy to provide requested information to the State Government.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Registrar to maintain a physiotherapist register and website, detailing practitioners' qualifications and renewal procedures.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy to remove a practitioner's name from its register if found guilty of misconduct.
- S. 29Section 29 allows appeals against removal from the physiotherapy register due to misconduct, with a final decision by the State Government.
- S. 30Section 30 prohibits registered physiotherapists from holding unauthorized clinics or practices in Jharkhand.
- S. 31Conferring, granting or issuing post-graduate diploma, license, etc
- S. 32Section 32 imposes penalties for contravening specific provisions of the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020, including imprisonment and fines.
- S. 33Cognizance of offence:- (1) All offences under section 32 shall be cognizable and non-bailable
- S. 34Section penalizes unauthorized use of physiotherapy titles and qualifications with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 35Section penalizes unregistered physiotherapists with fines for not surrendering their registration certificates upon removal from the register.
- S. 36The section mandates the Council to follow State Government directions and affirms the Government's final decision in any disputes.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the State Government to suspend the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy if it fails to fulfill its duties, with members vacating their offices and the government assuming its powers and property.
- S. 38Section protects officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Jharkhand State Council for Physiotherapy Act, subject to legislative review and approval.
- S. 40Section 40 grants the Council authority to create regulations for managing the Council, physiotherapist registration, and other operational aspects, subject to State Government approval.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the Jharkhand government to amend rules to resolve difficulties, but no orders can be made two years after this provision's effect.