Section 58 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
If any person whose name has been removed from the Central Register or a State Register, he shall surrender forthwith his certificate of registration or certificate of renewal, as the case may be, or both, failing which he 1[shall be liable to penalty which may extend to fifty thousand rupees and in case of a continuing contravention with an additional penalty which may extend to five thousand rupees per day after the first day during which the offence contravention continues].
Summary
- If a person's name is removed from either the Central Register or a State Register, they must give back their registration and renewal certificates immediately.
- If they fail to surrender these documents, they can be hit with a penalty of up to fifty thousand rupees.
- If they continue to hold onto the certificates day after day, they face an additional penalty.
- This additional daily penalty can be up to five thousand rupees for every day they fail to surrender the certificate after the first day of the offence.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do I have to return my certificate of renewal as well as my certificate of registration?
Yes, if your name is removed, you must surrender the certificate of registration, the certificate of renewal, or both, depending on what you hold.
2. How quickly do I need to return my certificates if my name is removed?
You must surrender them "forthwith", which means immediately or without delay.
3. What is the maximum daily fine if I just keep ignoring the requirement to return my certificate?
In case of a continuing failure to return it, the additional penalty can be up to five thousand rupees for every day the contravention continues after the first day.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 58 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what specific items must a person surrender if their name is removed from the Register?
Q2.Under Section 58 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the maximum initial penalty for failing to surrender the certificate?
Q3.Under Section 58 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what happens if the person continues to hold onto the certificate for weeks after the initial offence?
Q4.Under Section 58 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, when does the daily penalty for a continuing contravention start accumulating?