The West Bengal Yoga And Naturopathic System Of Medicine Act, 2010
west-bengal · 2010
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Yoga and Naturopathic System of Medicine Act, 2010
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Yoga And Naturopathic System Of Medicine Act, 2010.
- S. 3Section establishes the West Bengal Council of Yoga and Naturopathy for regulating and promoting yoga and naturopathy practices.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Council under the Act, detailing nominated and elected members.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to fill unfilled positions on the board if nominating authorities fail to do so by the prescribed date.
- S. 6Section 6 disqualifies individuals with certain criminal, financial, or employment issues from being elected to the Council.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the State Government to publish the names of nominated or elected members in the Official Gazette.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines conditions under which a member of the Council loses their membership.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the process for filling vacancies in the Yoga and Naturopathic System of Medicine Council due to resignation, death, or other reasons.
- S. 10Section 10 sets the five-year term for members of the Yoga and Naturopathic Council, including any delays in reconstitution.
- S. 11Section allows President, Vice-President, or Council member to resign by written notice to State Government.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the conditions for the President's tenure and succession, including resignation, death, and temporary duties by the Vice-President.
- S. 13(1) The Vice-President shall hold office for the period mentioned in section 10
- S. 14Section 14 establishes an Executive Committee within the Council to handle delegated functions, duties, and powers.
- S. 15(1) The Council shall hold its meetings at such intervals and at such places as may be provided by regulations
- S. 16Section 16 provides for payment of meeting and travel expenses to Council officials and committee members.
- S. 17Section 17 grants the Council powers to accredit and affiliate Yoga and Naturopathic institutions, establish standards, and confer registration on practitioners.
- S. 18(1) The Council shall, with the previous approval of the State Government, normally appoint a Registrar
- S. 19(1) The Council shall maintain a register of Yoga and Naturopathic practitioners in such from as may be prescribed
- S. 20Section 20 details criteria for Class 'A' and 'B' registration for yoga and naturopathy practitioners in West Bengal.
- S. 21Section 21 of the West Bengal Yoga and Naturopathic System of Medicine Act, 2010, outlines the accreditation process for Yoga and Naturopathy institutions to ensure quality medical care.
- S. 22Section 22 details the application process for registration in the West Bengal Yoga And Naturopathic System Of Medicine Act, 2010.
- S. 23Section 23 regulates the registration and removal of practitioners in the West Bengal Yoga And Naturopathic System of Medicine Act, 2010.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates practitioners to pay a renewal fee every five years to remain on the register, with non-payment resulting in name removal.
- S. 25Section allows registered practitioners to update their qualifications in the register upon payment of a fee.
- S. 26Section allows dissatisfied individuals to appeal Registrar's refusal to register their qualifications to the Council within 90 days.
- S. 27Section allows the Council to cancel fraudulent or incorrect entries in the register.
- S. 28Section allows appeals to the State Government against Council's decisions on practitioner registration, with final decision and six-month processing.
- S. 29Section allows the Council to remove a deceased practitioner's name from the register after an inquiry.
- S. 30Section penalizes falsely claiming to be registered in the West Bengal Yoga and Naturopathic System of Medicine register.
- S. 31Section 31 penalizes unregistered practitioners for keeping their registration certificate, with offenses prosecuted on Council complaint.
- S. 32Section 32 prohibits unauthorized entities from issuing Yoga and Naturopathy qualifications, with penalties for violations.
- S. 33Section prohibits using false credentials as a Yoga and Naturopathic practitioner without proper recognition, with fines for violations.
- S. 34Section mandates the Registrar to periodically publish a list of registered Yoga and Naturopathic practitioners, and courts must presume registration based on this list.
- S. 35Section prohibits unregistered Yoga and Naturopathic practitioners from holding medical or teaching positions without state sanction.
- S. 36The section empowers the State Government to regulate and license the manufacture, storage, and sale of Yoga and Naturopathic instruments.
- S. 37Section 37 bars legal actions against the state or its bodies for actions taken under the Act, protecting them from suits.
- S. 38Section 38 ensures actions by the Council or committees aren't invalid due to membership vacancies or defects.
- S. 39(1) All fees payable under this Act shall be paid to the Council
- S. 40The State Government may, by notification published in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule appended to this Act
- S. 41Section 41 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, including election procedures, fees, and registration processes.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Council to make regulations for the Council's operations, with State Government approval.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the State Government to dissolve the Council if it fails to fulfill its duties or abuses its powers.