The West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960
west-bengal · 1960
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- S. 1Degrees of— (i) Bachelor of Science (Veterinairy)—Calcutta (West Bengal)
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960, including "Council," "Director," and "recognised veterinary qualification."
- S. 3Section establishes a West Bengal Veterinary Council with corporate powers and perpetual succession.
- S. 4The Council shall consist of the following members, namely :— (a) The Director--ex-bifivio
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the election, resignation, and filling of casual vacancies for the President and Vice-President of the Council under the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960.
- S. 6The State Government appoints officers if no election is held under the Act.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the procedure for holding elections under the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960.
- S. 8Section 8 disqualifies individuals convicted of serious crimes, court-martial sentences, insolvency, or mental instability from being elected or appointed as members.
- S. 9Section mandates State Government to publish names of elected or appointed officers in Official Gazette.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the term and resignation process for non-ex-officio members of the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act's governing body.
- S. 11The Council may permit a member to absent him- self from the meetings of the Council for any period not exceeding six m
- S. 12The State Government may remove au appointed members
- S. 13Section 13 fills any temporary vacancies in the office of a member by appointment or election as prescribed.
- S. 14Section 14 ensures the validity of Council actions despite any vacancies or member absences.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Council under the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960.
- S. 16Section 16 empowers the Council to make regulations for Council meetings, special committees, and employee conditions, with State Government approval for certain aspects.
- S. 17(1) TL _ State Gov/ -ame
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Council to arrange for the registration of qualified veterinary practitioners and maintain a register of their details.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Registrar to maintain and update the veterinary practitioners' register and can request necessary information from registered practitioners.
- S. 20Section 20 allows qualified individuals to register with the Council by meeting specific criteria and paying a fee.
- S. 21(1) The Council may, on being satisfied that a person Re gistro applying for registration possesses a recognised veteri
- S. 22Section 22 allows the Council to report to the State Government on whether certain qualifications should be recognized for veterinary practice.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the Council to request details on veterinary courses and allow its members to observe related exams.
- S. 24Section 24 allows dissatisfied parties to appeal to the State Government within 30 days for Council registration decisions.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates annual renewal fees for veterinary practitioners to remain on the register, with names struck off for non-payment and potential re-entry.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the surrender of registration certificates for removed practitioners and allows for their return if re-registered.
- S. 27The Registrar removes the name of a deceased registered veterinary practitioner from the register after verifying the information.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Registrar to publish a list of registered veterinary practitioners every five years and an annual supplement.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Council to maintain audited accounts and submit budget estimates to the State Government for approval.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates that all funds received by the Council be deposited into the West Bengal Veterinary Council Fund and managed for the Act's purposes.
- S. 31Section 31 ensures only registered veterinary practitioners can sign certificates and hold veterinary positions in public-funded facilities.
- S. 32Section penalizes falsely claiming to be on the veterinary practitioners register with a fine up to 300 rupees.
- S. 33Section 33 limits the jurisdiction to try offenses under the Act to Presidency Magistrates or First Class Magistrates.
- S. 34The Council has powers of a Civil Court for inquiries under section 21(3)(b).
- S. 35The State Government can issue necessary directions to the Council for implementing the Act.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the State Government to dissolve the Council if it fails to remedy failures, excesses, or abuses, and to re-constitute it later.
- S. 38(1) The State Government may, by notification make rules
- S. 1908Section outlines procedures for summoning witnesses, document discovery, and evidence on affidavits under the West Bengal Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1960.