Section 68 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)The State Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. 1. The word “and” omitted by Act 8 of 2026, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 01.07.2026).
- (2)In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers under sub-section (1), such rules may provide for the following matters, namely:--
- (a)the qualifications and experiences of the member of the State Council under clause (e) of sub- section (3) of section 22;
- (b)the qualifications and experiences of the member of the State Council under clause (f) of sub- section (3) of section 22;
- (c)the travelling and other allowances for the Member of the State Council under sub-section (2) of section 23;
- (d)the time, place and manner of rule of procedure in respect to transaction of business at meetings including quorum of the State Council under sub-section (1) of section 26;
- (e)the salaries, allowances and other conditions of services of the Secretary, other officers and employees of the State Council under sub-section (2) of section 28;
- (f)the fees for registration in the State Register under sub-section (1) of section 33;
- (g)the form of certificate of registration under sub-section (3) of section 33;
- (h)the fee and form of duplicate certificate under section 34;
- (i)the fee and the manner of payment of such fee under sub-section (1) of section 35;
- (j)the fee for restoration of name in the State Register under proviso to sub-section (2) of section 35;
- (k)the fee for restoration of name in the State Register under section 37;
- (l)the manner of application of fund for expenses incurred in discharge of the functions of the State Council under sub-section (3) of section 51;
- (m)the form and time for preparing annual report under section 53; and
- (n)any other matter which is required to be, or may be, specified by rules or in respect for which provision is to be made by rules.
- (3)Every rule made by the State Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of State Legislature, where there are two Houses and where there is one House of State Legislature, before that House.
↩2.Ins. by s. 2 and Sch. ibid. (w.e.f. 01.07.2026).
Summary
- State Governments are granted the power to make rules to help apply this law within their specific states.
- These rules cover the required qualifications and experience for certain members who are nominated to the State Council.
- The state rules also set the travel allowances for State Council members and the salaries for its staff.
- The state gets to determine how meetings are run, what makes a quorum, and the exact fees required for state-level registration.
- Once the State Government makes a rule, it must present it to the State Legislature for review.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides the salary of the State Council's secretary?
The State Government decides this by making specific rules.
2. Do state rules get reviewed by the national Parliament?
No, state rules are laid before the Houses of the State Legislature.
3. Can the state dictate the qualifications of all State Council members?
They set the qualifications for specific members they nominate, such as representatives from recognised categories and charitable institutions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 68 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what must a State Government do after making a rule?
Q2.Under Section 68 and Section 22 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how are the qualifications and experiences of the state-nominated professional members of the State Council determined?
Q3.Under Section 68 and Section 26 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which authority establishes the quorum required to officially conduct a State Council meeting?
Q4.Under Section 68 and Section 23 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what financial details regarding State Council members are decided by state rules?