Section 15 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
No person, other than a registered
allied and healthcare professional, shall—
- (a)hold office as an allied and healthcare professional (by whatever name called) in Government or in any institution maintained by a local or other authority;
- (b)provide service in any of the recognised categories in any State; and
- (c)be entitled to sign or authenticate any certificate required by any law for the time being in force to be signed or authenticated by a duly qualified allied and healthcare professional.
Summary
- Only people who are registered as allied and healthcare professionals are allowed to hold official government jobs in these fields.
- You must be registered to provide services in any recognized category of allied and healthcare professions in any State.
- Only a registered professional has the legal authority to sign or authenticate certificates that require an allied and healthcare professional's signature by law.
- Unregistered individuals are strictly forbidden from doing any of these three things.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an unregistered person offer paid allied healthcare services if they work privately?
No, the law states no person other than a registered professional shall provide service in any of the recognized categories in any State.
2. Can a local authority hire an unregistered technician to save money?
No, local or other authorities cannot employ unregistered individuals to hold office as an allied and healthcare professional.
3. What happens if an unregistered person signs a required health certificate?
The certificate would not be valid, as only registered professionals are entitled to sign or authenticate certificates required by law.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, who is permitted to hold office as an allied and healthcare professional in a government institution?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what restriction is placed on signing legal health certificates?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, is an unregistered person allowed to provide allied and healthcare services in a private capacity in their State?
Q4.Considering Section 15 alongside Section 14 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, if an unregistered person attempts to charge a fee for a physical therapy session, what is their legal standing?