Section 57: Misuse of titles.

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021Central Act · Act 14 of 2021

57. Misuse of titles.--- If any person,---

(a) not being a person registered in the Central Register or a State Register, takes or uses the description of an allied and healthcare professional, or

(b) not possessing an allied and healthcare qualification under this Act, uses a degree or a diploma or a license or an abbreviation indicating or implying such qualification,

shall be punished on first conviction with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, and on any subsequent conviction with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine not exceeding two lakh rupees or with both.

Where this provision sits

Act	The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
Section	57
Marginal note	Misuse of titles.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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