Section 38 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
Every person who
offers his services in any of the recognised categories on or before the commencement of this Act shall be allowed to be provisionally registered under the provisions of this Act within such period from such commencement in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
Summary
- Professionals who were already offering services in recognized categories before the Act started are allowed to register.
- These existing professionals will be given a provisional registration.
- They must register within a specific period after the Act commences.
- The exact time limit and the application process for this will be specified later through regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. I have been working in this field for years. Will I lose my job because of this new Act?
No, you will be allowed to get a provisional registration.
2. What type of registration do existing workers get?
They receive a provisional registration.
3. How long do I have to apply for this provisional registration?
The specific time limit is not in the Act itself but will be announced through separate regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what type of registration is given to people who were offering services before the Act started?
Q2.Under Section 38 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how is the time limit to apply for this early registration decided?
Q3.Under Section 38 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, who exactly qualifies for this special registration process?
Q4.Under Section 38 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, does the Act detail the exact application forms and steps needed for existing workers to register?