Section 10 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)The Commission shall, by notification, constitute Professional Council for every recognised category and shall consist of a president and members, not less than four and not exceeding twenty-four, representing each profession in the recognised category having such qualifications and experiences as may be prescribed by the Central Government: Provided that where there is more than one profession represented in a Professional Council, the president shall rotate biennially amongst the professions in the recognised category.
- (2)Where there is no person from a particular recognised profession represented in the Commission, if the Commission is of opinion that the decision taken by it affects that profession, it may, before taking any decision, give an opportunity of being heard to that profession through the related Professional Council.
- (3)The president and the member of the Professional Council shall be a registered professional of the respective category.
Summary
- The Commission creates a Professional Council for every recognized category of professionals.
- If a council covers more than one profession, the presidency rotates between the different professions every two years.
- All presidents and members of these councils must be registered professionals in their field.
- If the Commission is making a decision that affects a profession not directly represented on the main Commission, it must let that profession speak through its Professional Council first.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who creates the Professional Councils?
The Commission creates them by issuing a notification.
2. Can an unregistered person serve on a Professional Council?
No, the president and all members must be registered professionals of their respective categories.
3. What happens if multiple professions are grouped into one council?
The role of the president rotates between the different professions every two years (biennially).
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the allowed size of the membership for a Professional Council, excluding the president?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how is the presidency managed if a Professional Council represents more than one profession?
Q3.Under Section 10 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what must the Commission do before making a decision that affects a specific profession if no one from that profession is represented on the Commission?
Q4.Under Section 10 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which of the following is a strict eligibility requirement for the president and members of a Professional Council?