The ORISSA HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956
odisha · 1957
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- S. 1Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Ext
- S. 2Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Ext
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Orissa State Board of Homoeopathic Medicine, detailing its composition and powers.
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- S. 5Section 5 specifies the three-year term for members of the Homoeopathic Board, with possible extensions until the next meeting.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the publication of the names of the President, Secretary, and members of the Homoeopathic Council in the official Gazette.
- S. 7Resignation of members :- Any members may at any time resign office by a letter addressed to the President
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Board to remove members for absence, disqualification, incapacity, or legal actions against the Board, with appeal to the State Government.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the process for filling casual vacancies on the Odisha Homoeopathic Board due to member death, resignation, or removal.
- S. 10Section 10 allows members to be re-nominated or re-elected after their term ends.
- S. 11Section 11 lists disqualifications for membership in the Odisha Homoeopathic Board, including age, insolvency, and moral turpitude.
- S. 12Section 12 details the salary and allowances for the Secretary and other members of the Homoeopathic Board, and their conditions of service.
- S. 14President at meetings :- The President shall preside at every meeting of the Board
- S. 15Section 15 outlines how decisions are made by voting on the Board, with a tie broken by the President's casting vote.
- S. 16Section mandates the Board to record meeting minutes, sign them, and forward copies to the State Government within fifteen days.
- S. 17Section 17 ensures that board proceedings remain valid despite member election or vacancy issues.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the Board to appoint necessary officers and employees, subject to state government approval and rules.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the powers and duties of the Secretary and Board officers under the ORISSA HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956.
- S. 20Section 20 designates the Secretary as the Registrar to maintain and update the register of Homoeopathic Practitioners.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines criteria for registration and fees for two categories of Homoeopathic practitioners in Odisha.
- S. 22Section allows aggrieved parties to appeal Registrar's registration decisions to the Board within ninety days.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the Registrar to maintain an accurate register of practitioners by removing inactive or deceased names after follow-up.
- S. 24Section mandates Registrars to report deaths of listed individuals and remove their names from the register upon confirmation.
- S. 25Section 25 prohibits the Board from registering or removes names of Homoeopathic Practitioners convicted of serious crimes or found guilty of misconduct.
- S. 26Section 26 outlines the procedure for inquiries under the Act, aligning them with the Public Servants (inquiries) Act, 1850.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Registrar to annually publish a list of registered homoeopathic practitioners and their details in the Gazette.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Registrar to conduct an inquiry before registering Homoeopathic Practitioners as per regulations.
- S. 29Section 29 recognizes registered Homoeopathic Practitioners as legally qualified medical practitioners for state-related matters and grants them eligibility for medical appointments and certifications.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Board to conduct examinations for listed Homoeopathic Practitioners lacking specified qualifications.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes the Board's authority to set qualifications, conduct exams, and maintain proficiency standards for Homoeopathic medicine training.
- S. 32The Board can appoint Inspectors to inspect affiliated institutions and report on courses and training.
- S. 33The Board can recognize and later suspend or withdraw recognition from homoeopathy institutions if they fail to meet standards, with an appeal to the State Government.
- S. 34Section 34 outlines the Board's powers to award scholarships, supervise institutions, conduct examinations, and promote Homoeopathy research and education.
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- S. 36Section establishes a Homoeopathic Fund to be managed by the Board, funded by state allocations, registration fees, and contributions.
- S. 37The section authorizes the State Government to allocate funds to the Board for homoeopathic dispensaries and institutions, which the Board administers.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the President to present an annual income and expenditure estimate to the Board for the ensuing financial year.
- S. 39The Board reviews and approves or amends estimates before forwarding them to the State Government.
- S. 40Section 40 restricts the Board's spending to budgeted amounts and sets a minimum closing balance.
- S. 41Section 41 outlines the permissible uses of the Homoeopathic Fund, prioritizing debt repayment, salaries, allowances, and expenses.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates the audit of the Board's accounts under the Orissa Local Fund Audit Act, 1948.
- S. 43Section 43 reserves certain state-funded homoeopathic hospital appointments for qualified practitioners recognized by the Board, barring special government sanction.
- S. 44Section 44 bars legal suits against the State Government, Board, and their officials for actions taken under the ORISSA HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956.
- S. 45Certified copies of Board records are admissible as prima facie evidence in court.
- S. 46Section 46 restricts summoning Board employees to produce documents or testify unless a court orders it for special reasons.
- S. 47Section 47 specifies that only Magistrates of Second Class or higher can take cognizance of offences under the ORISSA HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956.
- S. 48Conferring, granting or issuing of diploma, licence, etc
- S. 49Section penalizes falsely claiming to hold a homoeopathic qualification or title granted by the Board under the Act.
- S. 50Section prohibits unqualified individuals from practicing Homoeopathy in Odisha after registration and licensing.
- S. 51Section penalizes unauthorized practice of Homoeopathy with a fine up to 500 rupees.
- S. 52The section allows the State Government to dissolve the Board if it fails to perform duties or misuses powers, and appoint a new person to take over.
- S. 53Section 53 grants the Board authority to create regulations for various operational aspects of homoeopathy education and practice, subject to state government approval.
- S. 54Section 54 empowers the State Government to create rules to implement the ORISSA HOMOEOPATHIC ACT, 1956.
- S. 55Section repeals the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916 for Homoeopathic and Biochemic systems of medicine.
- S. 56The section grants the State Government authority to issue orders to resolve any issues in implementing the Act.
- S. 1973Section outlines the process for continuing or obtaining registration as a Homoeopathic Practitioner in Odisha.