Section 17 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)Any person whose name has been entered in the Central Register shall, on an application made by the person in this behalf in such form and in such manner and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed by the Central Government, be entitled to get a certificate of registration.
- (2)On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Commission shall grant to the applicant a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (3)Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commission that a certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed, the commission may, on payment of such fees, issue a duplicate certificate in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- A person whose name is on the Central Register is entitled to get a physical certificate of registration.
- To get this certificate, the person must submit an application and pay the required fee.
- The Central Government decides the application form, the final certificate format, and the fee amount.
- If a certificate is lost or destroyed, the Commission can issue a duplicate certificate.
- The professional must pay an additional fee to get a duplicate certificate issued.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do I automatically get a certificate in the mail as soon as I am on the register?
No, you must make an application and pay a fee to get the certificate of registration.
2. What happens if my certificate is lost or destroyed?
You can show the Commission that it was lost or destroyed, pay a fee, and they will issue you a duplicate certificate.
3. Who decides how much the fee is for a new or duplicate certificate?
The Central Government prescribes the fees, as well as the forms for the application and the certificate itself.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what must a registered person do to obtain their certificate of registration?
Q2.Under Section 17 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, if an allied healthcare professional accidentally burns their certificate in a fire, what is the remedy?
Q3.Under Section 17 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which authority is responsible for deciding the specific form of the registration certificate?
Q4.Connecting Section 17 with Section 15 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, why is obtaining the certificate of registration under Section 17 practically important for a professional?