Section 24 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.
- (1)Every Autonomous Board shall meet at least once a month at such time and place as it may appoint.
- (2)Subject to such regulations as may be made in this behalf, all decisions of the Autonomous Boards shall be made by consensus and if consensus is not possible, decision shall be made by majority of votes of the President and Members.
- (3)A person who is aggrieved by any decision of an Autonomous Board may prefer an appeal to the Commission againstsuch decision within thirty days of the communication of such decision.
Summary
- Every Autonomous Board is legally required to hold a meeting at least once a month.
- When the Boards need to make a decision, they must try to reach an agreement where everyone is aligned (consensus).
- If they argue and cannot reach a full consensus, they settle the matter by taking a majority vote among the President and the Members.
- If an individual or an institution is unhappy with a decision made by an Autonomous Board, they have the right to appeal.
- This appeal must be filed with the main Commission within thirty days of being notified of the Board's decision.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the boards just meet twice a year to save time?
No, the law strictly requires every Autonomous Board to meet at least once a month.
2. Does a Board President have absolute power to make decisions alone?
No. Decisions must be made by consensus of the group, and if that fails, by a majority vote of the President and the members.
3. Who do I complain to if an Autonomous Board makes an unfair ruling against me?
You can appeal directly to the National Commission for Homoeopathy.
4. How long do I have to file an appeal?
You must file the appeal within thirty days of receiving the communication of the Board's decision.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, what is the minimum frequency at which an Autonomous Board must meet?
Q2.Under Section 24 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, how are decisions legally required to be made during a Board meeting if all members do not immediately agree?
Q3.Under Section 24 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, what is the time limit for a person to appeal a decision made by an Autonomous Board?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, to which authority must a person appeal if they are aggrieved by an Autonomous Board's decision?