Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)Every State Government shall, by notification, within six months from the date of commencement of this Act, constitute a State Council to be called the State Allied and Healthcare Council for exercising such powers and discharging such duties as may be laid down under this Act.
- (2)The State Council shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract and shall by the same name sue or be sued.
- (3)The State Council shall consist of the following, namely:—
- (a)a person of outstanding ability, proven administrative capacity and integrity, possessing a postgraduate degree in any profession of recognised category of allied and healthcare sciences from any University and having experience of not less than twenty-five years in the field of allied and healthcare sciences, out of which at least ten years shall be as a leader in the area of allied and healthcare professions to be nominated by the State Government--Chairperson;
- (b)one Director or Additional Director or Joint Director representing medical or health sciences in the State Government-ex officio Member;
- (c)two persons not below the rank of Dean or Head of the Department from any medical colleges of the State Government-ex officio Members;
- (d)president of the Autonomous Boards constituted by the State Council under sub-section (1) of section 29-ex officio Member;
- (e)two persons representing each of the recognised categories specified in the Schedule to be nominated by the State Government having such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by the State Government--Members; and
- (f)two persons, representing charitable institutions engaged in education or services in connection with any recognised category, to be nominated by the State Government having such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by the State Government--Members.
Summary
- Every State Government is required to create a State Allied and Healthcare Council within six months from when the Act begins.
- The State Council is a legal body that can own property, make contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.
- It is led by a Chairperson who must be an expert with a postgraduate degree and at least twenty-five years of experience, including ten years in a leadership role.
- The Council includes state health officials, medical college deans, and representatives from charitable institutions.
- It also includes the presidents of specific Autonomous Boards created under the Act.
- Two representatives from each recognized category of allied and healthcare professions are nominated by the State Government to serve on the Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who leads the State Council?
A Chairperson nominated by the State Government, who must have an outstanding ability, a relevant postgraduate degree, and at least twenty-five years of experience in allied and healthcare sciences.
2. Are there any government officials on the State Council?
Yes, it includes one Director, Additional Director, or Joint Director representing medical or health sciences in the State Government as an ex officio member.
3. How are different healthcare professions represented on the State Council?
The State Government nominates two persons representing each of the recognized categories specified in the Schedule to serve as members.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the deadline for a State Government to constitute its State Council?
Q2.Under Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what minimum total experience is required for the person nominated as Chairperson of the State Council?
Q3.Under Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, read with Section 29, how are the Autonomous Boards connected to the membership of the State Council?
Q4.Under Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what legal capacity does the State Council have regarding property?