Section 33 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)A person shall be entitled, on an application and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed by the State Government, to have his name entered in the State Register if he resides in the State and holds a recognised allied and healthcare qualification.
- (2)Upon the application to the State Council, if the State Council is of the opinion that the applicant is entitled to have his name entered on the State Register, the State Council shall enter thereon the name of the applicant.
- (3)Upon entry of a name in the State Register under this section, the Secretary of the State Council shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government.
- (4)The certificate of registration of Allied and Healthcare Profession shall be valid for a period of five years, and renewal of such registration shall be in such form and in such manner as specified by regulations for the respective profession.
- (5)Any person whose application for registration is rejected by the State Council may, within one month from the date of such rejection, appeal to the Commission.
Summary
- A person has the right to be entered into the State Register if they live in the state, hold a recognised qualification, apply, and pay the fee.
- If the State Council agrees the person is entitled, they will add the person's name to the register.
- Once added, the Secretary of the State Council issues a certificate of registration to the professional.
- This registration certificate remains valid for exactly five years.
- Professionals must renew their registration based on rules set for their specific profession.
- If the State Council rejects an application, the person has one month to appeal to the Commission.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What do I need to do to get my name on the State Register?
You must reside in the state, hold a recognised qualification, submit an application, and pay the prescribed fee.
2. How long is my certificate of registration good for?
The certificate is valid for a period of five years.
3. Who is responsible for actually handing out the certificate?
The Secretary of the State Council issues the certificate to the applicant.
4. What can I do if my application to register is rejected?
You can appeal the decision to the Commission within one month from the date of rejection.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 33 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what are the core eligibility conditions for a person to have their name entered in the State Register?
Q2.According to Section 33 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how long is a certificate of registration valid before it expires and requires renewal?
Q3.Under Section 33 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the deadline for a person to appeal if the State Council rejects their application for registration?
Q4.According to Section 33 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, who specifically issues the certificate of registration after a name is entered in the State Register?