Section 64 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
The provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect
notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.
Summary
The provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if another law conflicts with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021?
Under Section 64 of the Act, its provisions have an overriding effect, meaning this Act takes priority over any other inconsistent law.
2. Does Section 64 of the 2021 Act apply to old contracts or legal documents?
Yes, Section 64 states that the Act overrides anything inconsistent in any other law or in any "instrument" (legal document) that has the force of law.
3. Can a state rule ignore the standards set by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act?
No, because Section 64 gives this Act overriding effect over any other law that is currently in force.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 64 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what occurs when there is a conflict between this Act and another law?
Q2.Does Section 64 of the 2021 Act apply to "instruments" having the effect of law?
Q3.What does "overriding effect" mean in the context of Section 64 of the Allied and Healthcare Professions Act?
Q4.If a state healthcare regulation from 2015 contradicts a rule in The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which rule must a professional follow?