NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONCentral

Section 6 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021

(1)The ex officio Member under clauses (i) to (ix) of sub-section (3) of section 3, shall cease to be a Member of the Commission on his cessation to the service by virtue of which he was appointed as a Member of the Commission.
(2)A Member nominated under sub-clause (i) of clause (d) of sub-section (3) of section 3, shall cease to be Member of the Commission on removal of his name from the register of the State Council.
(3)The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member appointed under any casual vacancy in the Commission under sub-section (3) of section 3 shall hold office only for the remainder of the term of the Member in whose place he has been appointed.

Summary

(1) The ex officio Member under clauses (i) to (ix) of sub-section (3) of section 3, shall cease to be a Member of the Commission on his cessation to the service by virtue of which he was appointed as a Member of the Commission.
(2) A Member nominated under sub-clause (i) of clause (d) of.

Practical examples

1Mr. Gupta serves on the Commission because he is a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development. On October 10, 2026, he is promoted to a different department. Since he is no longer in the service that qualified him for the post, he immediately stops being a member.

2Priya is a Part-time Member representing the Kerala State Council. In November, due to a professional misconduct finding, her name is struck off the Kerala State Register. Because of this, she automatically loses her seat on the National Commission.

3The Vice-Chairperson of the Commission passes away only one year into his two year term. Mr. Khan is appointed on January 1, 2027, to fill this casual vacancy. Mr. Khan will only serve until the original term would have ended, rather than starting a fresh two year term.

FAQ

1. What happens if an ex officio member of the National Commission retires from their main government job?

Under Section 6 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, an ex officio member ceases to be a member as soon as they stop serving in the role that led to their appointment.

2. If a member is appointed to fill a seat left vacant by a resignation, how long do they serve?

According to Section 6 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, a person appointed to fill a casual vacancy holds office only for the remainder of the term of the member they replaced.

3. Can a person stay on the National Commission if their name is removed from their State's healthcare register?

No, Section 6 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, states that a member nominated to represent a State Council ceases to be a member if their name is removed from that State Council's register.

4. Which section of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, defines the rules for filling sudden vacancies?

Section 6 of the Act, titled Cessation of membership and filling up of casual vacancy of Member, provides the rules for when a membership ends and how sudden vacancies are handled.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 6 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, when does an ex officio member lose their membership?

Q2.If a Chairperson is appointed to a casual vacancy under Section 6 of the 2021 healthcare law, what is the duration of their tenure?

Q3.Under Section 6 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, a Part-time Member representing a State Council loses their seat if what happens?

Q4.Combining Sections 3 and 6 of the 2021 Act, which of these individuals would lose their Commission seat if they left their Ministry role?

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