The provisions of this Act are in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (Contral Act 102 of 1956).
CHAPTER IV Miscellaneous 15[27.Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered and using titles, degrees, etc. without authority.— Any person who (i) falsely represents that his name is entered in the register, and
(ii) uses in combination with his name any title, degrees, letters or words reasonably calculated to suggest that his name is so entered or that he possesses any degree or diploma or any medical qualification without being entitled to do so under this act or any other State or Central A or actually not having such qualifications, such act shall be a cognizable offence and shall be punishable, on conviction, with a fine which may extend upto Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) or imprisonment which may extend to two years or both.]