Section 59 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years or with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.
Summary
- If a person breaks any provision of the Act or its rules where a specific penalty is not already mentioned, they face a general penalty.
- The punishment for this general contravention is a mandatory prison sentence of at least one year.
- The prison sentence can be extended up to three years.
- The person also faces a mandatory fine of at least one lakh rupees, which can be extended up to five lakh rupees, or both the prison sentence and the fine.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a judge decide to give someone only six months in prison under this general penalty?
No, the law sets a strict minimum. The imprisonment shall not be less than one year.
2. What is the lowest fine a person can receive under this section?
The minimum fine is one lakh rupees. The court cannot fine you less than that amount under this specific section.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 59 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the minimum term of imprisonment for a general contravention of the Act?
Q2.Under Section 59 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the maximum fine that can be imposed for contravening general rules of the Act?
Q3.Under Section 59 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, can a judge impose a fine of fifty thousand rupees for an offence under this section?
Q4.Under Section 59 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the maximum prison sentence a person can receive for a general contravention?