The UTTARAKHAND MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 2002
uttarakhand · 2002
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttarakhand Medical Council Act, 2002
- S. 2Defines key terms used throughout the Uttarakhand Medical Council Act, 2002.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Uttarakhand Medical Council, its incorporation, membership, and election of president and vice president.
- S. 4(1) The Government shall, by notification in the official Gazette, publish the names of the members
- S. 5Section details procedures for filling casual vacancies in the Uttarakhand Medical Council's President, Vice-President, and member positions.
- S. 6Section outlines the process for resignation by the president, vice-president, elected, and nominated members of the council.
- S. 7Section 7 disqualifies certain individuals from being council members and outlines procedures for declaring vacancies due to absence or disqualification.
- S. 8(1) The meeting of the council shall be convened, held and conducted in such manner as may be prescribed
- S. 9Section 9 ensures council proceedings are confidential, maintains validity of acts despite member issues, and allows continuing members to act during vacancies.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the powers and duties of the Uttarakhand Medical Council, including registration, ethics, discipline, and protection of practitioners.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes an executive committee for the council, outlines its composition, and details its powers and functions.
- S. 12Section prescribes fees and allowances for council and committee members for attending meetings.
- S. 13Section 13 details the income sources and permissible expenditures for the Uttarakhand Medical Council.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the appointment, leave, and disciplinary procedures for the Registrar of the Uttarakhand Medical Council.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Registrar to maintain a register of medical practitioners in Uttarakhand, including their qualifications and details.
- S. 16Section 16 prohibits foreign medical qualifications (except those listed) from registration unless approved by the Medical Council of India.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits reinstatement in medical practitioner registry without restoration order after removal for misconduct.
- S. 18Section 18 allows individuals to apply for provisional registration and receive a temporary certificate.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Registrar to update and maintain the medical practitioner register, remove deceased practitioners, and record name changes and additional qualifications.
- S. 20Section mandates Registrar to publish a list of registered medical practitioners every five years and annually, with amendments.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes a disciplinary committee to handle misconduct by registered practitioners and allows the council to issue warnings or remove practitioners from the register.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Registrar to periodically publish notices for practitioners to renew their registration, with consequences for non-compliance.
- S. 23Section 23 allows aggrieved practitioners to appeal Registrar decisions to the Council, which has final authority except as specified by the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- S. 24Section 24 exempts registered practitioners from inquests and defines "legally qualified" to include those registered under the Uttarakhand Medical Council Act.
- S. 25Section 25 adds to the Indian Medical Council Act, imposing penalties for falsely claiming to be a registered medical practitioner.
- S. 26Section penalizes falsely claiming to be on the medical practitioner register with fines up to Rs. 50,000.
- S. 27Section penalizes falsely claiming to be a medical practitioner and practicing modern medicine without qualification.
- S. 28Section 28 specifies that only Chief Judicial Magistrates or Magistrates First Class can try offenses under the Uttarakhand Medical Council Act, 2002.
- S. 29Section 29 empowers the Government to dissolve the council or remove officials if they fail to function properly, and to appoint others to perform their duties.
- S. 30Section 30 empowers the government to create rules for various council operations, including elections, meetings, and professional conduct.
- S. 31The Council shall follow the code of conduct and medical ethics as prescribed by the Medical Council of India from time
- S. 32The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve issues with the Act, but only within two years of the Council's formation.
- S. 33The Uttarakhand Medical Council Ordinance, 2002 is hereby repealed