(1) Except with the special sanction of the State Government no person shall, after the expiry of two years from the commencement of this Act, be competent to hold any appointment as nurse or midwife in any hospital, dispensary or infirmary not supported entirely by voluntary contributions 10 unless, such person is registered as nurse or midwife under this Act.
(2) After the expiry of two years from the commencement of this Act, no subsidy shall be paid by the State Government or by a local authority to any medical practitioner who employs a dai other than a registered dai.
21 - Penalty for dishonest use of certificates, etc.:- Any person who-
(a) dishonestly makes use for any certificate of registration issued under the provisions of this Act to him or to any other person; or
(b) procures or attempts to procure registration under the provisions of this Act by making or procuring or causing to be made or produced any false or fraudulent declaration, certificate or representation whether in writing or otherwise; or
(c) wilfully makes or causes to be made any falsification in any matter relating to the registers maintained, of the certificates issued under the provisions of this Act, shall, on conviction by a Magistrate of the first class, be punishable with fine not exceeding three hundred rupees.