Section 46 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the National Allied and Healthcare Fund and there shall be credited thereto—
- (a)all Government grants, fees received by the Commission;
- (b)all sums of money received by the Commission by way of grants, benefactions, bequests and transfers; and
- (c)all sums of money received by the Commission in any other manner or from any other sources as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (2)The fund referred to in sub-section (1) shall be applied for the expenses of the Commission incurred in discharge of its functions and purposes of this Act in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- The Act creates a dedicated central bank account called the National Allied and Healthcare Fund.
- This fund collects money from Central Government grants, fees paid to the Commission, donations, bequests, and other transfers.
- The Central Government decides the rules for how the Commission can receive money from other outside sources.
- The money in this fund is strictly used to pay for the Commission's expenses in performing its duties under the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the name of the central account that holds the Commission's money?
It is called the National Allied and Healthcare Fund.
2. Does the fund only contain government money?
No, it also contains fees, grants, donations, and bequests from other sources.
3. What happens to the money collected in this fund?
It is applied to cover the expenses of the Commission in discharging its legal functions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 46 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which of the following is NOT listed as a source of money to be credited to the National Allied and Healthcare Fund?
Q2.Under Section 46 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, who prescribes the manner in which the Commission can receive money from other unnamed sources?
Q3.Under Section 46 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the primary purpose of the National Allied and Healthcare Fund?
Q4.Under Section 46 and Section 45 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how do the roles of the Central Government differ regarding the Commission's finances?