(1) No person other than a person registered under this Act shall practice as a Physiotherapist.
(2) Any person who acts in contravention of this section shall on conviction be punishable,-
(a) in the case of a first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees; and
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, but which shall not be less than three months and with fine which shall not be less than two lakh rupees which may extend to five lakh rupees.
Members of Councils, officers etc. to be public servants.
41. Every member of the Council, all officers and employees appointed under this Act shall deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 25 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).
Cognizance of offence.
42. No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing, made by a person authorized in this behalf by the Council.
Failure to surrender certificate of registration.
43. If any person whose name has been removed from the register fails without sufficient cause, forthwith to surrender his certificate of registration or renewed certificate of registration or both, he shall, on conviction, be punishable with fine of rupees fifty thousand per month for such failure.
Directions by Government.