THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY ACT, 2020 
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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS 

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CHAPTER I  

PRELIMINARY 

SECTIONS 

1.  Short title, extent and commencement. 

2.  Definitions. 

CHAPTER II 

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY 

3.  Constitution of National Commission for Homoeopathy. 

4.  Composition of Commission. 

5.  Search committee for appointment of Chairperson and Members. 

6.  Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members. 

7.  Removal of Chairperson and Members of Commission. 

8.  Appointment of secretary experts, professionals officers and employees of Commission. 

9.  Meeting of Commission. 

10.  Power and functions of Commission. 

CHAPTER III 

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR HOMOEOPATHY 

11.  Constitution and composition of Advisory council for Homoeopathy. 

12.  Functions of Advisory Council for Homoeopathy. 

13.  Meetings of Advisory Council for Homoeopathy. 

CHAPTER IV 

NATIONAL EXAMINATION 

14.  National Eligibility cum-Entrance Test. 

15.  National Exit Test. 

16.  Post-Graduate National Entrance Test. 

17.  National Teachers’ Eligibility Test for Homoeopathy. 

CHAPTER V 

AUTONOMOUS BOARDS 

18.  Constitution of Autonomous Boards. 

19.  Composition of Autonomous Boards. 

20.  Search Committee for appointment of President and Members. 

21.  Term of office and conditions of service of President and Members. 

22.  Advisory committees of experts. 

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SECTIONS 

23.  Staff of Autonomous Boards. 

24.  Meetings of Autonomous Boards. 

25.  Delegation of powers. 

26.  Powers and functions of Homoeopathy Education Board. 

27.  Powers and functions of Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy. 

28.  Powers and functions of Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy. 

29.  Permission for establishment of new medical institution. 

30.  Criteria for approving or disapproving scheme. 

31.  State Medical Councils. 

32.  National Register and State Register of Homoeopathy. 

33.  Rights of persons to be enrolled  in National Register and their obligations thereto. 

34.  Rights of persons to practice. 

CHAPTER VI 

RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS OF HOMOEOPATHY 

35.  Recognition of qualifications granted by Universities or medical institutions in India. 

36.  Recognition of qualifications granted by medical institutions outside India. 

37.  Withdrawal of recognition or de-recognition of qualification. 

38.  Special provision in certain cases for recognition of qualifications. 

CHAPTER VII 

GRANTS, AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS 

39.  Grants by Central Government. 

40.  National Commission Fund  for Homoeopathy. 

41.  Audit and accounts. 

42.  Furnishing of returns and reports to Central Government. 

CHAPTER VIII 
MISCELLANEOUS 
43.  Power of Central Government to give directions to Commission and Autonomous Boards. 

44.  Power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments. 

45.  Information to be furnished by Commission and publication thereof. 

46.  Obligation of Universities and  medical institutions. 

47.  Completion of courses of studies in medical institutions. 

48.  Chairperson, Members, officers of Commission, Autonomous Boards to be public servants. 

49.  Protection of action taken in good faith. 

50.  Cognizance of offences. 

51.  Power of Central Government to supersede Commission. 

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SECTIONS 

52.  Joint sittings of Commission, National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine and National 

Medical Commission. 

53.  State Government to promote public health. 

54.  Power to make rules. 

55.  Power to make regulations. 

56.  Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament. 

57.  Power to remove difficulties. 

58.  Repeal and saving. 

59.  Transitory provisions. 

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THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY ACT, 2020 

ACT NO. 15 OF 2020 

[20th September, 2020.] 

An Act  to  provide  for  a  medical  education  system  that  improves  access  to  quality  and  affordable 
medical  education,  ensures  availability  of  adequate  and  high  quality  Homoeopathy medical 
professionals in all parts of the country; that  promotes equitable and universal  healthcare  that 
encourages  community  health  perspective  and  makes  services  of  Homoeopathy  medical 
professionals  accessible and affordable to all the citizens; that promotes national health goals; that 
encourages Homoeopathy medical professionals to adopt latest medical research in their work and 
to  contribute  to  research;  that  has  an  objective  periodic  and  transparent  assessment  of  medical 
institutions and facilitates maintenance of a Homoeopathy medical register for India and enforces high 
ethical standards in all aspects of medical services; that is flexible to adapt to the changing needs and 
has an effective grievance redressal mechanism and for matters connected therewith or incidental 
thereto. 

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-first Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 

CHAPTER I  

PRELIMINARY 

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the National Commission for 

Homoeopathy Act, 2020. 

(2) It extends to the whole of India. 
(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official 

Gazette, appoint: 

Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in 
any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into 
force of that provision. 

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 

(a) “Autonomous Board” means any of the Autonomous Boards constituted under section 18; 

(b)  “Board  of  Ethics  and  Registration  for  Homoeopathy”  means  the  Board  constituted  under 

section 18; 

(c)  “Chairperson”  means  the  Chairperson  of  the  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy 

appointed under section 5; 

(d) “Commission” means the National Commission for Homoeopathy constituted under section  3; 

(e) “Council” means the Advisory Council for Homoeopathy constituted under section 11; 

(f)  “Homoeopathy”  means  the  Homoeopathic  System  of  Medicine  and  includes  the  use  of 
biochemic remedies supplemented by such modern advances, scientific and technological development 
as the Commission may, in consultation with the Central Government, declare by notification from time 
to time; 

(g)  “Homoeopathy  Education  Board”  means  the  Board  constituted  for  Homoeopathy 

education under section  18; 

(h)  “licence”  means  a  licence  to  practice  Homoeopathy  granted  under  sub-section  (1)  of 

section  33; 

1. 7th October, 2020 - S. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,11, 18, 19, 20,21, 54 and 55,  vide notification No. S.O. 3475(E),  see Gazette of India, 

Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). 

5th July, 2021- S. 2, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 
42, 43, 44,  45,  46,  47,  48, 49, 50,  51,  52, 53, 56, 57,  58,  and 59,  vide  notification  No.  S.O. 2693(E),  see  Gazette  of  India, 
Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). 

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(i) “Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy” means the Board for assessment and 

rating of medical institutions constituted under section  18; 

(j)  “medical  institution”  means  any  institution  within  or  outside  India  which,  grants  degrees, 

diplomas or licences in Homoeopathy and includes affiliated colleges and deemed to be Universities; 

(k)  “Member”  means  a  Member  of  the  Commission  referred  to  in  section  4  and  includes  the 

Chairperson  thereof; 

(l) “National Register” means a National Medical Register for Homoeopathy maintained by the 

Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy under section 32; 

(m) “notification” means a notification published in the Official Gazette and the expression “notify” 

shall be construed accordingly; 

(n) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this  Act; 

(o) “President” means the President of an Autonomous Board appointed under section 20; 

(p) “regulations” means the regulation made by the Commission under this Act; 

(q)  “State Medical Council” means a State Medical Council of  Homoeopathy constituted under 
any  law  for  the  time  being  in  force  in  any  State  or  Union  territory  for  regulating  the  practice  and 
registration of practitioners of  Homoeopathy; 

(r) “State Register” means a State register for Homoeopathy maintained under any law for the time 

being in force in any State or Union territory for registration of practitioners of  Homoeopathy; 

(s)  “University”  shall  have  the  same  meaning  as  assigned  to  it  in  clause  (f)  of  section  2  of  the 

University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) and includes a health university. 

CHAPTER II 

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY 

3. Constitution of National Commission for Homoeopathy.—(1) The Central Government shall, by 
notification,  constitute  a  Commission,  to  be  known  as  the  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy,  to 
exercise the powers conferred upon, and to perform the functions assigned to it, under this Act. 

(2) The Commission shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a 
common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of  property, 
both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be  sued. 

(3) The head office of the Commission shall be at New Delhi. 

4.    Composition  of  Commission.—(1)  The  Commission  shall  consist  of  the  following  persons, 

namely:–– 

(a) a Chairperson; 

(b) seven ex officio Members; and 

(c) nineteen part-time Members. 

(2)  The  Chairperson  shall  be  a  person  of  outstanding  ability,  proven  administrative  capacity  and 
integrity,  possessing  a  postgraduate  degree  in  Homoeopathy  from  a  recognised  University  and  having 
experience of not less than twenty years in the field of Homoeopathy, out of which at least ten years shall be 
as a leader in the area of healthcare delivery, growth and development of Homoeopathy or its  education. 

(3)The following persons shall be appointed by the Central Government as ex officio Members of the 

Commission, namely:–– 

(a) the President of the Homoeopathy Education Board; 
(b) the President of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy; 
(c) the President of the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy; 
(d)  Advisor  (Homoeopathy)  or  Joint  Secretary  to  the  Government  of  India  in-charge  of 

Homoeopathy, in the Ministry of AYUSH; 

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(e) the Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata; 

(f) the Director, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Shillong; and  

(g) the Director-General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Janakpuri, New Delhi. 

(4) The following persons shall be appointed by the Central Government as part-time Members of the 

Commission, namely:— 

(a) three Members to be appointed from amongst persons of  ability, integrity and standing, who 
have special knowledge and professional experience in the areas of Homoeopathy, management,  law, 
health research, science and technology and economics; 

(b) ten Members to be appointed on rotational basis from amongst the nominees of the States and 
Union  territories  in  the  Advisory  Council  for  a  term  of  two  years  in  such  manner  as  may  be 
prescribed. 

(c) six members to be appointed from amongst the nominees of the  States and Union territories, 
under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 11, of the Advisory Council for a term of two years in 
such manner as may be prescribed: 

Provided that no Member shall either himself or through any of his family members, directly or indirectly, 
own  or  be  associated  with  or  have  any  dealings  with  the  managing  body  of  a  private  or  non-government 
medical institution which is regulated under this  Act. 

Explanation.––For the purpose of this section and section 19, the term “leader” means the Head of a 

Department or the Head of an Organisation. 

5.  Search  committee  for  appointment  of  Chairperson  and  Members.—(1)  The  Central 
Government shall appoint the Chairperson referred to in section 4  and the President of the Autonomous 
Boards referred to in section 20 on the recommendation of a Search Committee consisting of— 

(a) the Cabinet Secretary—Chairperson; 

(b) two experts, possessing outstanding qualifications and experience of not less than twenty-five 

years in the field of Homoeopathy, to be nominated by the Central Government—Members; 

(c) one expert, from amongst the members as referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (4) of section 

4, to be nominated by the Central Government in such manner as may be prescribed—Member; 

(d) one person, possessing outstanding qualifications and experience of not less than twenty-five 
years in the field of health research, management, law, economics  or  science  and  technology,  to  be 
nominated by the Central Government—Member; 

(e)  the  Secretary  to  the  Government  of  India  incharge  of  the  AYUSH,  to  be  the  Convenor—

Member: 

Provided that for selection of part-time members of the Commission referred to in clause (a) of sub-
section (4) of section 4, the Secretary referred to in section 8 and other Members of the Autonomous 
Boards referred to in section 20, the Search Committee shall consist of members specified in clauses 
(b) to (d) and Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of  AYUSH as Convenor—
Member and chaired by Secretary to the Government of India in-charge of the Ministry of AYUSH. 

(2)  The  Central  Government  shall,  within  one  month  from  the  date  of  occurrence  of  any  vacancy, 
including  by  reason  of  death,  resignation  or  removal  of  the  Chairperson  or  a  Member,  or  within  three 
months before the end of tenure of the Chairperson or Member, make a reference to the Search Committee 
for filling up of the vacancy. 

(3) The Search Committee shall recommend a panel of at least three names for every vacancy referred 

to it. 

(4)  Before  recommending  any  person  for  appointment  as  the  Chairperson  or  a  Member  of  the 
Commission, the Search Committee shall satisfy itself that such person does not have any financial or other 

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interest which is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as such Chairperson or Member. 

(5) No appointment of the Chairperson or Member shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy or 

absence of a Member in the Search Committee. 

(6) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections  (2) to  (5), the Search Committee  may regulate its own 

procedure. 

6. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.—(1) The Chairperson 
and Members (other than ex officio Members) and Members appointed under clauses (b) and (c) of sub-
section (4) of section 4 shall hold office for a term not exceeding four years and shall not be eligible for 
any extension or re-appointment: 

Provided that such person shall cease to hold office after attaining the age of seventy years. 

(2) The term of office of an ex officio Member shall continue as long as he holds the office by virtue of 

which he is such Member. 

(3)  Where  a  Member,  other  than  an  ex  officio  Member,  is  absent  from  three  consecutive  ordinary 
meetings of the Commission and the cause of such absence is not attributable to any valid reason in the 
opinion of the Commission, such Member shall be deemed to have vacated the seat. 

(4)  The  salary  and  allowances  payable  to,  and  other  terms  and  conditions  of  service  of,  the 

Chairperson and Member, other than an ex officio Member, shall be such as may be prescribed. 

(5) The Chairperson or a Member may–– 

(a) relinquish his office by giving in writing a notice of not less than three months to the Central 

Government; or 

(b) be removed from his office in accordance with the provisions of section 7: 

Provided that such person may be relieved from duties earlier than three  months  or  allowed  to 

continue beyond three months until a successor is appointed, if the Central Government so decides. 

(6)  The Chairperson and every Member of the Commission shall make declaration of  his assets and 
liabilities at the time of entering upon his office and at the time of demitting his office and also declare his 
professional and commercial engagement or involvement, in such form and manner as may be prescribed, 
and such declaration shall be published on the website of the Commission. 

(7) The Chairperson or a Member, ceasing to hold office as such, shall not accept, for a period of two 
years from the date of demitting such office, any employment, in any capacity, including as a consultant or an 
expert, in any private Medical institution of Homoeopathy or,  whose matter has been dealt with by such 
Chairperson or Member, directly or indirectly: 

Provided that nothing contained herein shall be construed as preventing such person from accepting an 
employment  in  a  body  or  institution  including  Medical  institution  of  Homoeopathy,  controlled  or 
maintained by the Central Government or a State Government. 

(8) Nothing in sub-section (7) shall prevent the Central Government from permitting the Chairperson 
or  a  Member  to  accept  any  employment  in  any  capacity, including  as  a  consultant  or  an  expert,  in  any 
private  Medical  Institution  of  Homoeopathy,  whose  matter  has  been  dealt  with  by  such  Chairperson  or 
Member. 

7. Removal of Chairperson and Members of Commission.—(1) The Central Government may, by 

order, remove from office the Chairperson or any other Member, who— 

(a) has been adjudged an insolvent; or 

(b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves 

moral turpitude; or 

(c) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as the Chairperson or a Member; or 

(d) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;  or 

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(e) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a 

Member; or 

(f) has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to public interest. 

(2) No Member shall be removed under clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1) unless he has been given a 

reasonable opportunity of being heard in the  matter. 

8.  Appointment  of  secretary  experts,  professionals  officers  and  employees  of  Commission.—(1) 
There  shall  be  a  Secretariat  for  the  Commission  to  be  headed  by  a  Secretary,  to  be  appointed  by  the  Central 
Government in accordance with the provisions of section 5. 

(2)  The Secretary of the Commission shall be a person of proven administrative capacity  and  integrity, 

possessing such qualifications and experience as may be  prescribed. 

(3) The Secretary shall be appointed by the Central Government for a term of four years and he shall 

not be eligible for any extension or re-appointment. 

(4)  The  Secretary  shall  discharge  such  functions  of  the  Commission  as  are  assigned  to him  by  the 

Commission and as may be specified by regulations made under this Act. 

(5) The Commission may appoint such officers and other employees, as it considers necessary, against 

the posts created by the Central Government for the efficient discharge of its functions under this  Act. 

(6) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of the Secretary, 

officers and other employees of the Commission shall be such as may be prescribed. 

(7)  The  Commission  may  engage,  in  accordance  with  the  procedure  specified  by  regulations,  such 
number of experts and professionals of integrity and outstanding ability, who have special knowledge of 
Homoeopathy  and  experience  in  fields  including  medical  education  in  Homoeopathy,  public  health, 
management,  economics,  accreditation,  patient  advocacy,  health  research,  science  and  technology, 
administration, finance, accounts or law as it deems necessary, to assist the Commission in the discharge of 
its functions under this Act. 

9. Meeting of Commission.—(1) The Commission shall meet at least once every quarter at such time 

and place as may be appointed by the  Chairperson. 

(2)  The  Chairperson  shall  preside  at  the  meeting  of  the  Commission  and  if,  for  any  reason,  the 
Chairperson  is  unable  to  attend  a  meeting  of  the  Commission,  any  Member  being  the  President  of  the 
Autonomous Boards, nominated by the Chairperson shall preside at the meeting. 

(3)  Unless the procedure to be followed at the meetings of the Commission is otherwise  provided by 
regulations, one-half of the total number of Members of the Commission including  the  Chairperson  shall 
constitute the quorum and all decisions of the Commission shall be taken by a majority of the members, 
present and voting and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the President of 
the Autonomous Board nominated under sub-section (2), shall have the casting vote. 

(4) The general superintendence, direction and control of the administration of the Commission shall 

vest in the Chairperson. 

(5) No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of— 

(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Commission; or 

(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Chairperson or as a Member. 

(6) A person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Commission, except the decision rendered under 
sub-section (4) of section 31, may prefer an appeal to the Central Government against such decision within 
fifteen days of the communication of such decision. 

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10.  Power  and  functions  of  Commission.—(1)  The  Commission  shall  perform  the  following 

functions, namely:— 

(a)  lay  down  policies  for  maintaining  a  high  quality  and  high  standards  in  education  of 

Homoeopathy and make necessary regulations in this  behalf; 

(b)  lay  down  policies  for  regulating  medical  institutions,  medical  researches  and  medical 

professionals and make necessary regulations in this behalf; 

(c)  assess  the  requirements  in  healthcare,  including  human  resources  for  health  and  healthcare 

infrastructure and develop a road map for meeting such requirements; 

(d) frame guidelines and lay down policies by making such regulations as may be necessary for the 
proper  functioning  of  the Commission,  the Autonomous  Boards  and  the  State  Medical  Councils  of 
Homoeopathy; 

(e) ensure coordination among the Autonomous Boards; 

(f) take such measures, as may be necessary, to ensure compliance by the State Medical Councils 
of  Homoeopathy  of  the  guidelines  framed  and  regulations  made  under  this  Act  for  their  effective 
functioning under this Act; 

(g) exercise appellate jurisdiction with respect to decisions of the Autonomous Boards; 

(h)  make  regulations  to  ensure  observance  of  professional  ethics  in  Medical  profession  and  to 

promote ethical conduct during the provision of care by medical practitioners; 

(i) frame guidelines for determination of fees and all other charges in respect of fifty per cent. of 
seats  in  private  medical  institutions  and  deemed  to  be  Universities  which  are  governed  under  the 
provisions of this  Act. 

(j) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 

(2) All orders and decisions of the Commission shall be authenticated by signature of the Secretary and 
the Commission may delegate such of its powers on administrative and financial matters, as it deems fit, 
to the Secretary. 

(3) The Commission may constitute sub-committees and delegate such of its powers to them as may be 

necessary to enable them to accomplish specific tasks. 

CHAPTER III 

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR HOMOEOPATHY 

11.  Constitution  and  composition  of  Advisory  council  for  Homoeopathy.—(1)  The  Central 
Government shall, by notification, constitute an advisory body to be known as the Advisory Council for 
Homoeopathy. 

(2) The Council shall consist of a Chairperson and the following Members, namely:— 

(a) the Chairperson of the Commission shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Council; 

(b) every Member of the Commission shall be ex officio member of the Council; 

(c)  one Member, to represent each State, who is the Vice-Chancellor of a University  in  that  State, 
possessing  qualifications  in  Homoeopathy,  to  be  nominated  by  that  State  Government,  and  one 
member to represent each Union territory, who is the Vice- Chancellor  of  a  University  in  that  Union 
territory, possessing qualifications in Homoeopathy, to be nominated by the Ministry of Home Affairs 
in the Government of India: 

Provided  that  where  the  Vice-Chancellor  possessing  qualifications  in  Homoeopathy is not 

available, a Dean or Head of Faculty possessing qualifications in Homoeopathy shall be  nominated; 

(d) one member to represent each State and each Union territory from amongst elected members of 

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the State Homoeopathy Medical Council, to be nominated by that State Medical Council; 

(e)  the Chairman, University Grants Commission; 

(f) the Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council; 

(g) four Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons holding the 
post of Director in the Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Management and the Indian 
Institute of Science; 

(h) the terms of non-ex officio Members in the Council shall be four years. 

12.  Functions  of  Advisory  Council  for  Homoeopathy.—(1)  The  Council  shall  be  the  primary 
platform through which the States and Union territories may put forth their views and concerns before the 
Commission and help in shaping  the  overall  agenda,  policy  and  action  relating  to  medical  education, 
training, research and development of Homoeopathy. 

(2) The Council shall advise the Commission on measures to determine and maintain, and to coordinate 
maintenance of the minimum standards in all matters relating to medical education, training, research and 
development. 

(3)  The  Council  shall  advise  the  Commission  on  measures  to  enhance  equitable  access  to  medical 

education. 

13. Meetings of Advisory Council for Homoeopathy.—(1) The Council shall meet at least twice in a 

year at such time and place as may be decided by the  Chairperson. 

(2) The Chairperson shall preside at the meeting of the Council and if for any reason the Chairperson is 
unable to attend a meeting of the Council, such other member as nominated by the Chairperson shall preside 
over the meeting.  

(3) Unless the procedure is otherwise provided by regulations, one-half of the Members of the Council 
including the Chairperson shall form the quorum and all acts of the Council shall be decided by a majority 
of the Members present and voting. 

CHAPTER IV 

NATIONAL EXAMINATION 

14. National Eligibility cum-Entrance Test.—(1) There shall be a uniform National Eligibility-cum-
Entrance Test, for admission  to  the  undergraduate  in  Homoeopathy  in  all  medical  institutions  governed 
under this Act. 

(2) The Commission shall conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test in English and in such other 

languages, through such designated authority and in such manner, as may be specified by  regulations. 

(3) The Commission shall specify by regulations the manner of conducting common counselling by the 

designated authority for admission to all the medical institutions governed under this Act: 

Provided that the common counselling shall be conducted by the designated authority of –– 

(i) the Central Government, for All India seats; and 

(ii) the State Government, for the remaining seats at the State level. 

15.  National  Exit  Test.—(1)  A  Commission  final  year  undergraduate  medical  examination,  to  be 
known as the national Exit Test, shall be held for granting licence to practice as medical practitioner of 
Homoeopathy and for enrolment in the State Register or National Register, as the case may be. 

(2) The Commission shall conduct the National Exit Test for Homoeopathy in English and in such other 

languages, through such designated authority and in such manner as may be specified by  regulations.  

(3) The National Exit Test shall become operational on such date, within three years from the date on 

which this Act comes into force, as may be appointed by the Central Government, by notification. 

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(4)  Any person with a foreign medical qualification shall have to qualify National Exit  Test for the 
purpose of obtaining licence to practice Homoeopathy as medical practitioner of  Homoeopathy  and  for 
enrolment in the State Register or the National Register, as the case may be, in such manner as may be 
specified by regulations. 

16. Post-Graduate National Entrance Test.—(1)  A uniform  Post-Graduate  National  Entrance  Test 
shall  be  conducted  for  admission  to  post-graduate  courses  in  Homoeopathy  in  all  medical  institutions 
governed under this Act. 

(2) The Commission shall conduct the National Entrance Test for admission to post- graduate courses 
in English and in such other languages, through such designated authority and in such manner, as may be 
specified by regulations. 

(3) The Commission shall specify by regulations the manner of conducting common counselling by the 
designated  authority  for admission  to  the  post-graduate  seats  in  all  medical institutions  governed  under 
this  Act. 

17. National Teachers’ Eligibility Test for Homoeopathy.—(1) A National Teachers’ Eligibility Test 
shall be conducted separately for the post-  graduates  of  Homoeopathy  who  desire  to  take  up  teaching 
profession in that discipline. 

(2)  The  Commission  shall  conduct  the  National  Teachers’  Eligibility  Test  for  Homoeopathy 

through such designated authority and in such manner as may be specified by regulations. 

(3)  The National Teachers’ Eligibility Test for Homoeopathy shall become operational  on such date, 
within three years from the date on which this Act comes into force, as may be  notified  by  the  Central 
Government: 

Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply to the teachers appointed prior to the date 

notified under sub-section (3). 

CHAPTER V 

AUTONOMOUS BOARDS 

18.  Constitution  of  Autonomous  Boards.—(1)  The  Central  Government  shall,  by  notification, 
constitute  the  following  Autonomous  Boards,  under  the  overall  supervision  of  the  Commission,  to 
perform the functions assigned to such Boards under this Act, namely:— 

(a) the Homoeopathy Education  Board; 

(b) the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy; and 

(c) the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy. 

(2) Each Board referred to in sub-section (1) shall be an autonomous body which shall  carry  out  its 

functions under this Act in accordance with the regulations made by the Commission. 

19. Composition of Autonomous Boards.—(1) The composition of the Autonomous Boards shall be 

as under, namely:–– 

(a) the  Homoeopathy  Education  Board  shall  consist of  a  President  and  four Members  from  the 

discipline of Homoeopathy; 

(b) the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy shall consist of a President from 
the  discipline  of  Homoeopathy  and  two  Members,  out  of  whom  one  Member  shall  be  from  the 
discipline of Homoeopathy and the other Member shall be an acceditation expert; 

(c) the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall consist of a President from the 
discipline of Homoeopathy and two Members, out of whom one Member shall be from the discipline 
of Homoeopathy and the other Member shall be a person who has demonstrated public record of work 
on medical ethics or chosen from any of the disciplines of quality assurance, public health, law or patient 

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advocacy. 

(2) The President and Members of the Autonomous Boards to be chosen under sub-section (1) shall 
be persons of outstanding ability, proven administrative capacity and integrity, possessing post-graduate 
degree  in  respective  disciplines  from  a  recognised  University  and  having  experience  of  not  less  than 
fifteen years in respective fields, out of which at least seven years shall be as a leader: 

Provided that seven years as leader in the case of the President and Member from Homoeopathy shall 

be in the area of health, growth and development of education in Homoeopathy. 

20.  Search  Committee  for  appointment  of  President  and  Members.—The  Central  Government 
shall  appoint  the  President  and  Members  of  the  Autonomous  Boards  on  the  basis  of  the 
recommendations made in accordance with the procedure specified in section 5 by the Search Committee 
constituted thereunder. 

21. Term of office and conditions of service of President and Members.—(1) The President and 
Members of each Autonomous Board shall hold the office for a term not exceeding four years and shall 
not be eligible for any extension or re-appointment: 

Provided that such person shall cease to hold office after attaining the age of seventy years. 

(2) The salary and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of the President and 

Members of an Autonomous Board shall be such as may be prescribed. 

(3)  The  provisions  contained  in  sub-sections  (3),  (5),  (6),  (7)  and  (8)  of  section  6  relating to other 
terms and conditions of service of, and in section 7 relating to removal from  office,  the  Chairperson  and 
Members of the Commission shall also be applicable to  the President and Members of the Autonomous 
Boards. 

22. Advisory committees of experts.—(1) Each Autonomous Board, except the Board of Ethics and 
Registration for Homoeopathy, shall be assisted by such advisory committees of experts, as may be constituted 
by the Commission, for the efficient discharge of the functions of such Boards under this Act. 

(2) The Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall be assisted by such ethics committees 
of experts, as may be constituted by the Commission, for the efficient  discharge of the functions of that 
Board under this  Act. 

23. Staff of Autonomous Boards.—The experts, professionals, officers and other employees appointed 
under section 8 shall be made available to the Autonomous Boards in such number and in such manner, as 
may be specified by regulations made by the Commission. 

24. Meetings of Autonomous Boards.—(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 against such decision within thirty days of the communication of such  decision. 

25.  Delegation  of powers.—(1) The Commission may delegate all or any of its administrative and 
financial powers to the President of each Autonomous Board to enable such Board to function smoothly 
and efficiently. 

(2) The President of an Autonomous Board may further delegate any of his powers to  a Member or 

officer of that Board. 

26. Powers and functions of Homoeopathy Education Board.—(1) The Homoeopathy Education 

Board shall perform the following functions, namely:–– 

(a) determine the standards of education at the undergraduate, post-graduate and super-speciality 

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levels and oversee all aspects of relating  thereto; 

(b) develop a competency based dynamic curriculum for Homoeopathy at all levels in accordance 
with the regulations made under this Act, in such manner that it develops appropriate skill, knowledge, 
attitude, values and ethics among the post- graduate and super-speciality students and enables them to 
provide healthcare, to impart medical education and to conduct medical research; 

(c)  frame  guidelines  on  setting  up  of  medical  institutions  for  imparting  undergraduate,  post-
graduate and super-speciality courses in Homoeopathy, having regard to the needs of the country, the 
global norms and the regulations made under this Act; 

(d) determine minimum requirements and standards for conducting of courses and examinations in 
medical institutions, having regard to the needs of creativity at local levels and the regulations made 
under this Act; 

(e)  determine  standards  and  norms  for  infrastructure,  faculty  and  quality  of  education  and 
research in medical institutions of Homoeopathy, in accordance with the regulations made under this 
Act; 

(f)  specify  norms  for  compulsory  annual  disclosure,  electronically  and  otherwise,  by  medical 
institutions of Homoeopathy in respect of their functions that has a bearing  on  the  interest  of  various 
stakeholders including students, faculty, the Commission and the Government; 

(g) facilitate development and training of faculty Members; 

(h) facilitate research programmes; 

(i) grant recognition to medical qualifications of Homoeopathy at all levels. 

 (2)  The  Homoeopathy  Education  Board  may,  in  the  discharge  of  its  functions,  make  such 

recommendations to, and seek such directions from, the Commission, as it deems necessary. 

27. Powers and functions of Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy.—(1) The Board 

of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall perform the following functions, namely:— 

(a)  maintain a National Register of all licensed practitioners of Homoeopathy in accordance  with 

the provisions of section  32; 

(b) regulate professional conduct and promote medical ethics in accordance with the regulations 

made under this Act: 

Provided that the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall ensure compliance with 
the code of professional and ethical conduct through the State Medical Council, in a case where such State 
Medical Council has been conferred power to take  disciplinary  actions  in  respect  of  professional  or 
ethical misconduct by medical practitioners under respective State Acts; 

(c)  develop  mechanisms  to  have  continuous  interaction  with  State  Medical  Councils  of 
Homoeopathy  to  effectively  promote  and  regulate  the  conduct  of  medical  practitioners  of 
Homoeopathy; 

(d) exercise appellate jurisdiction with respect  to the actions taken  by a State Medical Council 

under section 31. 

(2) The Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy may, in the discharge of its functions, make 

such recommendations to, and seek such directions from, the Commission, as it deems  necessary. 

28. Powers and functions of Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy.—(1) The 
Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy shall perform the following functions, namely:– 

(a)  determine  the  process  of  assessment  and  rating  of  medical  institutions  on  the  basis  of  their 
compliance with the standards laid down by the Homoeopathy Education Board, in accordance with 
the regulations made under this Act; 

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(b) grant permission for establishment of a new medical institution or to start any post-graduate 

course or to increase number of seats, in accordance with the provisions of section 29; 

(c)  carry  out  inspections  of  medical  institutions  for  assessing  and  rating  such  institutions  in 

accordance with the regulations made under this Act: 

Provided  that  the  Medical  Assessment  and  Rating  Board  for  Homoeopathy  may,  if  it  deems 
necessary, hire and authorise any other third party agency or persons  for  carrying  out  inspections of 
medical institutions for assessing and rating such institutions: 

Provided further that where inspection of medical  institutions is carried out by  such third party 
agency or persons authorised by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy, it shall 
be obligatory on such institutions to provide access to such agency or person; 

(d) conduct, or where it deems necessary, empanel independent rating agencies to conduct, assess 
and rate all medical institutions, within such period of their opening, and every year thereafter, at such 
time, and in such manner, as may be specified by regulations; 

(e)  make  available  on  its  website  or  in  public  domain,  the  assessment  and  ratings  of  medical 

institutions at regular intervals, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act; 

(f)  take  such  measures,  including  issuing  warning,  imposition  of  monetary  penalty,  reducing 
intake  or  stoppage  of  admissions  and  recommending  to  the  Commission  for  withdrawal  of 
recognition, against a medical institution for its failure  to maintain the minimum essential standards 
specified by the Homoeopathy Education Board, in accordance with the regulations made under this 
Act. 

(2) The Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy may, in the discharge of its functions, 

make such recommendations to, and seek such directions from, the Commission, as it deems necessary. 

29. Permission for establishment of new medical institution.—(1) No person shall establish a new 
medical institution or start any post-graduate course or increase number of seats without obtaining prior 
permission of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for  Homoeopathy. 

Explanation.––For  the  purpose  of  this  sub-section,  the  term  “person”  includes  any  University  or  a 

trust or any other body but does not include the Central Government. 

(2) For the purpose of obtaining permission under sub-section (1), a person may submit a scheme to 
the  Medical  Assessment  and  Rating  Board  for  Homoeopathy  in  such  form, containing such particulars, 
accompanied by such fee, and in such manner, as may be specified by  regulations. 

(3)  While  considering  the  scheme  received  under  sub-section  (2),  the  Medical  Assessment  and 
Rating Board for Homoeopathy shall have regard to the standards of education and research, the standards 
and  norms  for  infrastructure  and  faculty,  the  guidelines  on  setting  up  of  medical  institutions  and  other 
requirements determined by the Homoeopathy  Education  Board,  and  pass  an  order  either  approving  or 
disapproving the scheme within three months from the date of receipt of such scheme: 

Provided that before disapproving such scheme, an opportunity to rectify the defects, if  any, shall be 

given to the person  concerned. 

(4) Where a scheme is approved under sub-section (3), such approval shall be the permission under 

sub-section (1) to establish a new medical  institution. 

(5)  Where  a scheme  is  disapproved under  sub-section  (3)  or  where  no  order  is  passed  within  three 
months of submitting a scheme under sub-section (2), the person concerned may prefer an appeal to the 
Commission within fifteen days of such disapproval or, as the case may be, after lapse of three months, in 
such manner as may be specified by regulations. 

(6)  Where the  Commission  has  disapproved  the  scheme  or  no  order  has  been  passed  within  fifteen 
days from the date of preferring appeal under sub-section (5), the person concerned may prefer a second 
appeal to the Central Government within seven days of communication of such disapproval or, as the case 

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may be, lapse of specified period of fifteen days. 

(7)  The  Medical  Assessment  and  Rating  Board  for  Homoeopathy  may  conduct  evaluation  and 
assessment of any University or medical institution at any time, either directly or through any other expert, 
having integrity and experience in medical profession without any prior notice and assess and evaluate the 
performance, standards and benchmarks of such University or medical institution. 

30. Criteria for approving or disapproving scheme.—While approving or disapproving a scheme 
under section 29, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy, or the Commission, as the 
case may be, shall take into consideration the following criteria, namely:— 

(a) dequacy of infrastructure and financial  resources; 

(b) whether adequate academic faculty, non-teaching staff and other necessary facilities have been 
provided  to  ensure  proper  functioning  of  medical  institution  or  would be provided within the time-
limit specified in the scheme; 

(c)  whether adequate hospital facilities have been provided or would be provided within the time-

limit specified in the scheme; 

(d) such other factors as may be  prescribed: 

Provided that,  subject  to  the  previous  approval  of  the  Central  Government,  the  criteria  may  be 
relaxed  for  the  medical  institutions  which  are  set  up  in  such  areas  as  may  be  specified  by  the 
regulations. 

31. State Medical Councils.—(1) The State Government shall, by notification, within three years of 
the commencement of this Act, establish a State Medical Council for Homoeopathy in that State if no such 
Council exists in that State. 

(2) Where a State Act confers power upon the State Medical Council to take disciplinary actions in respect 
of any professional or ethical misconduct by a registered practitioner of Homoeopathy, the State Medical 
Council shall act in accordance with the regulations made, and the guidelines framed, under this Act: 

Provided that till such time as a State Medical Council for Homoeopathy is established  in a State, the 
Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall receive the complaints and grievances relating to 
any professional or ethical misconduct against a registered practitioner of Homoeopathy in that State in 
accordance with such procedure as may be specified by regulations: 

Provided further that the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy or, as the case may be, the 
State Medical Council shall give an opportunity of hearing to such practitioner before passing any order 
or taking any action, including imposition of any monetary penalty, against such  person. 

(3) A practitioner of Homoeopathy who is aggrieved by the order passed or the action taken by–– 

(a) the State Medical Council under sub-section (2) may prefer an appeal to the Board  of  Ethics 
and Registration for Homoeopathy and the decision, if any, of the Board of Ethics and Registration 
for Homoeopathy thereupon shall be binding on such State Medical Council, unless a second appeal is 
preferred under sub-section (4); 

(b) the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy under the first proviso to sub-section (2) 

may prefer an appeal to the Commission. 

(4) A medical practitioner of Homoeopathy who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Ethics 
and  Registration  for  Homoeopathy,  may  prefer  an  appeal  to  the  Commission  within  sixty  days  of 
communication of such decision. 

Explanation.—For the purposes of this Act:— 

(a) “State”  includes  Union  territory  and  the  expressions  “State  Government’’  and  “State 
Medical  Council for  Homoeopathy”,  in relation to  a Union  territory,  shall  respectively  mean  the 
“Central Government” and “Union Territory Medical Council for Homoeopathy”; 

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(b)  the  expression  “professional  or  ethical  misconduct”  includes  any  act  of  commission  or 

omission, as may be specified by regulations; 

32.  National  Register  and  State  Register  of  Homoeopathy.—(1)  The  Board  of  Ethics  and 
Registration for Homoeopathy shall maintain a National Register containing the name, address, all recognised 
qualifications possessed by a licensed medical practitioner of Homoeopathy and such other particulars as 
may be specified by regulations. 

(2) The National Register shall be maintained in such form, including in electronic form and in such 

manner as may be specified by regulations. 

(3)  The manner in which any name or qualification may be added to, or removed from,  the National 

Register and the grounds for removal thereof, shall be such as may be specified by the  regulations. 

(4) The National Register shall be made available in the public by placing it on the website of the 

Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy. 

(5)  Every State Medical Council shall maintain and regularly update the State Register in  the  specified 
electronic  format  and  supply  a  physical  copy  of  the  same  to  the  Board  of  Ethics  and  Registration  for 
Homoeopathy within three months of the commencement of this Act. 

(6) The Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy shall ensure electronic synchronisation of 
the  National  Register  and  the  State  Register  in  such  a  manner  that  any  change  in  one  such  register  is 
automatically reflected in the other register. 

33.  Rights  of  persons  to  be  enrolled  in  National  Register  and  their  obligations  thereto.—(1) 
Any person who has a recognised medical qualification in Homoeopathy under this Act and qualifies the 
National Exit Test held under section 15 shall have a licence to practice Homoeopathy and shall have his 
name and qualifications enrolled in the National Register or a State Register, as the case may be: 

Provided that a person who has been registered in the Central Register of Homoeopathy maintained under 
the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973  (59  of  1973) prior to the coming into force  of this Act  and 
before the National Exit Test becomes operational under sub-section (3) of section 15, shall be deemed to 
have  been  registered under  this Act  and be enrolled first in  the  State  Register  and  subsequently  in  the 
National Register maintained under this Act. 

(2)  No  person  who  has  obtained  a  qualification  in  Homoeopathy  from  a  medical  institution 
established in any country outside India and is recognised as a medical practitioner of Homoeopathy in that 
country, shall, after the commencement of this Act and the National Exit Test for Homoeopathy becomes 
operational  under  sub-section  (3)  of  section  15,  be  enrolled in the National Register for Homoeopathy, 
unless he qualifies the National Exit Test for Homoeopathy. 

(3) When a person whose name is entered in the State Register or the National Register, as the case may 
be, obtains any title, diploma or qualification for proficiency in sciences or medicine which is a recognised 
qualification under section 34 or section 35, as the case may  be,  he  shall  be  entitled  to  have  such  title, 
diploma or qualification entered against his name in the State Register or the National Register, in such 
manner as may be specified by regulations. 

34. Rights of persons to practice.—(1) No person other than a person who is enrolled in the State 

Register or the National Register, as the case may be, shall— 

(a) be allowed to practice Homoeopathy as a qualified practitioner; 

(b) hold office as a physician or a surgeon or any other office, by whatever name called, which is 

meant to be held by a physician or surgeon, as the case may be; 

(c) be entitled to sign or authenticate a medical or fitness certificate or any other certificate required 

by any law to be signed or authenticated by a duly qualified medical practitioner; 

(d) be entitled to give evidence at any inquest or in any court of law as an expert under section 45 of 

the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872) on any matter relating to Homoeopathy: 

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Provided that the Commission shall submit a list of such practitioners to the Central Government in 

such manner as may be prescribed: 

Provided further that a foreign citizen who is enrolled in his country as a practitioner of Homoeopathy 
in accordance with the law regulating the registration of such practitioners in that country may be permitted 
temporary registration in India for such period and in such manner as may be specified by  regulations. 

(2)  Any  person  who  acts  in  contravention  of  the  provisions  of  this  section  shall  be  punished with 
imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or 
with both. 

(3) Nothing contained in sub-section (2) shall  affect,— 

(a) the right of a person enrolled on a State Register as practitioner of Homoeopathy to practice 
in any State merely on the ground that he does not possess, as on the date of commencement of this 
Act, a recognised medical qualification in Homoeopathy; 

(b) the right of a person who has been practicing Homoeopathy for not less than five years in a 
State, to continue to practice in that State in which a State Register of Homoeopathy is not maintained 
as on the date of commencement of this Act. 

CHAPTER VI 

RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS OF HOMOEOPATHY 

35. Recognition of qualifications granted by Universities or medical institutions in India.—(1) 
The medical qualifications in Homoeopathy at undergraduate or postgraduate or super-speciality  level 
granted  by  any  University  or  medical  institution  in  India  shall  be  listed  and  maintained  by  the 
Homoeopathy Education Board, in such manner as may be specified by regulations and such medical 
qualification shall be a recognised qualification for the purposes of this  Act. 

(2) Any University or medical institution in India which grants an undergraduate or postgraduate or 
super-speciality qualification in Homoeopathy not included in the list maintained by the Homoeopathy 
Education Board, may apply to that Board for granting recognition to such qualification. 

(3)  The  Homoeopathy  Education  Board  shall  examine  the  application  for  grant  of  recognition 

within period of six mnths in such manner as may be specified by regulations. 

(4) Where the Homoeopathy Education Board decides to grant recognition to the qualification in 
Homoeopathy, it shall include such qualification in the list maintained by it and shall also specify therein 
the  date  of  effect  of  such  recognition,  otherwise  it  shall  communicate  its  decision  not  to  grant 
recognition to the concerned University or medical institution. 

(5) The  aggrieved  University  or  the  medical  institution  may  prefer  an appeal  to  the Commission 
within a period of sixty days from the date of communication of the decision of Homoeopathy Education 
Board in such manner as may be specified by regulations. 

(6) The Commission shall examine the appeal received under sub-section (5) within a period of two 
months and if it decides that recognition may be granted to such medical qualification, it may direct the 
concerned Board to include such qualification in the list maintained by that Board in such manner as 
may be specified by regulations. 

(7) Where the Commission decides not to grant recognition under sub-section (6) or fails to decide 
within  the  specified  period,  the  aggrieved  University  or  medical  institution  concerned  may  prefer  a 
second appeal to the Central Government within a period of thirty days of the communication of such 
decision or lapse of specified period, as the case may be. 

(8) All medical qualifications which have been recognised before  the date of commencement of 
this  Act  and  are  included  in  the  Second  Schedule  to  the  Homoeopathy  Central  Council  Act,  1973            
(59 of 1973), shall also be listed and maintained by the Homoeopathy Education Board, in such manner as 
may be specified by regulations. 

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36. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions outside  India.—(1) 
Where an authority in any country outside India which, by the law of that country, is entrusted with the 
recognition of qualifications of Homoeopathy in that country, makes an application to the Commission 
for granting recognition to such qualification in India, the Commission may, subject to such verification 
as it deems necessary, either grant or refuse to grant recognition to that medical qualification. 

(2) Where the Commission grants recognition to any medical qualification under sub-section (1), 
such qualification shall be a recognised qualification for the purposes of this Act and shall be included 
in the list maintained by the Commission in such manner as may be specified: 

Provided  that  in  case  the  Commission  decides  not  to  grant  recognition  to  any  qualification,  the 
Commission  shall  give  a  reasonable  opportunity  of  being  heard  to  such  authority  before  refusing  to 
grant such recognition. 

(3) Where the Commission refuses to grant recognition to a medical qualification under sub-section 

(2), the authority concerned may prefer an appeal to the Central Government for grant of recognition. 

(4)  All  qualifications  which  have  been  recognised  before  the  date  of  commencement  of  this  Act  and  are 
included  in  the  Third  Schedule  to  the  Homoeopathy  Central  Council,  Act,  1973  (59  of  1973)  shall  also  be 
recognised  medical  qualifications  for  the  purposes  of  this  Act  and  shall  be  listed  and  maintained  by  the 
Commission in such manner as may be specified by regulations. 

37.  Withdrawal  of recognition  or de-recognition  of  qualification.—(1) Where, upon a report 
received from the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy or otherwise, it appears to 
the Commission that— 

(a)  the courses of study and examination to be undergone in, or the proficiency  required from 
candidates  at  any  examination  held  by,  a  University  or  medical  institution  do  not  conform  to  the 
standards specified by Homoeopathy Education Board; or 

(b)  the  standards  and  norms  for  infrastructure,  faculty  and  quality  of  education  in  medical 
institutions  as  determined  by  the  Homoeopathy  Education  Board  are  not  adhered  to  by  any 
University or medical institution, and such University or medical institution has failed to take necessary 
corrective action to maintain specified minimum standards, 

the Commission may initiate action in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2):  

Provided that the Commission shall, before, taking any action for suo motu withdrawal  of  recognition 
granted  to  the  medical  qualification  awarded  by  a  University  or  medical  institution, impose penalty in 
accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 28. 

(2)  The  Commission  shall,  after  making  such  further  inquiry  as  it  deems  fit,  and  after  holding 
consultations  with  the  State  Government  and  the  authority  of  the  concerned  University  or  medical 
institution,  comes  to  the  conclusion  that  the  recognition  granted  to  a  medical qualification ought to be 
withdrawn, it may, by order, withdraw recognition granted  to  such  medical  qualification  and  direct  the 
Homoeopathy  Education  Board  to  amend  the  entries  against  the  University  or  medical  institution 
concerned  in  the  list  maintained  by  that  Board  to  the  effect  that  the  recognition  granted  to  such 
qualification is withdrawn with effect from the date specified in that order. 

(3)  If  the  Commission,  after  verification  with  the  authority  in  any  country  outside  India,  is  of  the 
opinion that a recognised medical qualification which is included in the list  maintained by it is to be de-
recognised, it may, by order, de-recognise such medical qualification and remove it from the list maintained by 
the Commission with effect from the date of such order. 

38. Special provision in certain cases for recognition of qualifications.—Where the Commission 
deems it necessary so to do, it may, by notification, direct that any qualification in Homoeopathy granted by 
a  medical  institution  outside  India,  after  such  date,  as  may  be  specified  in  that  notification,  shall  be 
recognised qualification for the purposes of this  Act: 

Provided  that  medical  practice  by  a  person  possessing  such  qualification  shall  be  permitted only if 
such  person  has  been  enrolled  as  a  medical  practitioner  in  accordance  with  the  law  regulating  the 

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registration of medical practitioner for the time being in force in that country: 

Provided further that medical practice by a person possessing such qualification shall be limited to such 

period as may be specified in that order: 

Provided also that medical practice by a person possessing such qualification shall be permitted only if 

such person qualifies National Exit Test. 

CHAPTER VII 

GRANTS, AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS 

39. Grants by Central Government.—The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by 
Parliament  by  law  in  this  behalf,  make  to  the  Commission  grants  of  such  sums  of  money  as  the  Central 
Government may think fit. 

40.  National  Commission  Fund  for  Homoeopathy.—(1) There  shall be  constituted  a  fund  to  be 

called “the National Commission Fund for Homoeopathy” and there shall be credited  thereto— 

(a)  all Government grants, fees, penalties and charges received by the Commission  and  the  Autonomous 

Boards; 

(b) all sums received by the Commission from such other source as may be decided by it. 

(2)  The fund shall be applied for making payment towards— 

(a)  The  salaries  and  allowances  payable  to  the  Chairperson  and  Members  of  the  Commission, 
Presidents and Members of the Autonomous Boards and administrative expenses including the salaries 
and allowances payable to the officers and other employees of the Commission and the Autonomous 
Boards; 

(b) the expenses incurred or to be incurred in carrying out the provisions of this Act including in 

connection with the discharge of the functions of the Commission and the Autonomous Boards. 

41.  Audit  and  accounts.—(1)  The  Commission  shall  maintain  proper  accounts  and  other  relevant 
records and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed, in consultation 
with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. 

(2) The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor- General of India 
at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit 
shall be payable by the Commission to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of  India. 

(3) The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and any other persons appointed by him in connection 
with the audit of the accounts of the Commission shall have the same rights and privileges and authority 
in connection with such audit as the Comptroller and Auditor-General generally has in connection with the 
audit  of  Government  accounts  and  in  particular,  shall  have  the  right  to  demand  the  production  of,  and 
complete access to, records, books, accounts, connected vouchers and other documents and papers and to 
inspect the office of the Commission. 

(4) The accounts of the Commission as certified by the Comptroller and Auditor- General of India or 
any other person appointed by him in this behalf, together with the audit report thereon, shall be forwarded 
annually by the Commission to the Central Government which shall cause the same  to be laid, as soon as 
may be after it is received, before each House of Parliament. 

42. Furnishing of returns and reports to Central Government.—(1) The Commission shall furnish 
to the Central Government, at such time, in such form and in such manner, as may be prescribed or as the 
Central  Government  may  direct,  such reports and statements and such particulars in regard to any matter 
under the jurisdiction of the Commission, as the Central Government may, from time to time, require. 

(2)  The  Commission  shall  prepare,  once  every  year,  in  such  form  and  at  such  time  as  may  be 
prescribed, an annual report, giving a summary of its activities during the previous year and copies of the 
report shall be forwarded to the Central Government. 

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(3) A copy of the report received under sub-section (2) shall be laid by the Central Government, as 

soon as may be after it is received, before each House of Parliament. 

CHAPTER VIII 
MISCELLANEOUS 

43.  Power  of  Central  Government  to  give  directions  to  Commission  and  Autonomous 
Boards.—(1)  Without  prejudice  to  the  foregoing  provisions  of  this  Act,  the  Commission  and  the 
Autonomous Boards shall, in exercise of their powers and  discharge of their functions under this Act be 
bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to them from 
time to time: 

Provided that the Commission and the Autonomous Boards shall, as far as practicable,  be  given  an 

opportunity to express their views before any direction is given under this sub-section. 

(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final. 

44.  Power  of  Central  Government  to  give  directions  to  State  Governments.—The  Central 
Government may give such directions, as it may deem necessary, to a State Government for carrying out all 
or any of the provisions of this Act and the State Government shall comply with such directions. 

45. Information to be furnished by Commission and publication thereof.—(1) The Commission 
shall  furnish  such  reports,  copies  of  its  minutes,  abstracts  of  its  accounts  and  other  information  to  the 
Central Government as that Government may require. 

(2) The  Central  Government  may  publish, in  such  manner  as it  may  think  fit, the  reports,  minutes, 

abstracts of accounts and other information furnished to it under sub-section (1). 

46.  Obligation  of  Universities  and  medical  institutions.—Every  University  and  medical 
institutions covered under this Act shall maintain a website at all times and display in its website all such 
information as may be required by the Commission or an Autonomous Board, as the case may be. 

47.  Completion  of  courses  of  studies  in  medical  institutions.—(1)  Notwithstanding  anything 
contained in this Act, any student who was studying  for a degree or diploma in any medical institution 
immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so study and complete his course for 
such degree or diploma, and such institution shall continue to provide instructions and hold examination for 
such student in accordance with the syllabus and studies as existed before such commencement, and such 
student shall be deemed to have completed his course of study under this Act and shall be awarded degree 
or diploma under this Act. 

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where recognition granted to a medical institution 
has lapsed, whether by efflux of time or by its voluntary surrender or for any other reason whatsoever, such 
medical  institution  shall  continue  to  maintain  and  provide  the  minimum  standards  as  approved  by  the 
Commission till such time as all the candidates are able to complete their study in that institution. 

48.  Chairperson,  Members,  officers  of  Commission,  Autonomous  Boards  to  be  public 
servants.—The  Chairperson,  Members,  officers  and other  employees  of  the  Commission,  President and 
Members of Autonomous Boards shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of 
the provisions of this Act, to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code 
(45 of 1860). 

49. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall 
lie against the Government, the Commission or any Autonomous Board or a State Medical Council or any 
Committee  thereof,  or  any  officer  or  other  employee  of  the  Government  or  of  the  Commission  acting 
under this Act for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or 
regulations made thereunder. 

50.  Cognizance  of  offences.—No  Court  shall  take  cognizance  of  an  offence  punishable  under  this 
Act except upon a complaint in writing made in this behalf by an officer authorised by the Commission or 
the Ethics and Registration Board or a State Medical Council, as the case may be. 

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51. Power of Central Government to supersede Commission.—(1) If, at any time, the Central 

Government is of opinion that–– 

(a) the Commission is unable to discharge the functions and duties imposed on it by or under the 

provisions of this Act;  or 

(b)  the Commission has persistently made default in complying with any direction  issued  by  the 
Central Government under this Act or in the discharge of the functions and duties imposed on it by or 
under the provisions of this  Act, 

the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, supersede the Commission for such period, 
not exceeding six months, as may be specified in the notification: 

Provided  that  before  issuing  a  notification  under  this  sub-section,  the  Central  Government  shall 
give a reasonable opportunity to the Commission to show cause as to why it should not be superseded and 
shall consider the explanations and objections, if any, of the Commission. 

(2) Upon the publication of a notification under sub-section (1) superseding the Commission,–– 

(a) all the Members shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as  such; 

(b)  all  the  powers,  functions  and  duties  which  may,  by  or  under  the  provisions  of this Act, be 
exercised  or  discharged  by  or  on  behalf  of  the  Commission,  shall,  until  the  Commission  is  re-
constituted  under  sub-section  (3),  be  exercised  and  discharged  by  such  person  or  persons  as  the 
Central Government may  direct; 

(c)  all  property  owned  or  controlled  by  the  Commission  shall,  until  the  Commission  is  re-

constituted under sub-section (3), vest in the Central Government. 

(3) On the expiration of the period of supersession specified in the notification issued under sub-section 

(1), the Central Government may,— 

(a) extend the period of supersession for such further term not exceeding   six months, as it may 

consider necessary; or 

(b)  re-constitute  the  Commission  by  fresh  appointment  and  in  such  case  the  Members  who 
vacated  their  offices  under  clause  (a)  of  sub-section  (2)  shall  not  be  deemed  disqualified  for 
appointment: 

Provided  that  the  Central  Government  may,  at  any  time  before  the  expiration  of  the  period  of 
supersession,  whether  as  originally  specified  under  sub-section  (1)  or  as  extended  under  this  sub-
section, take action under clause (b) of this sub-section. 

(4) The Central Government shall cause a notification issued under sub-section (1) and a full report of 
any  action taken  under  this  section and the  circumstances  leading  to such  action  to  be laid  before both 
Houses of Parliament at the earliest opportunity. 

52.  Joint  sittings  of  Commission,  National  Commission  for  Indian  Systems  of  Medicine  and 
National  Medical  Commission.—(1)  There  shall  be  a  joint  sitting  of  the  Commission,  the  National 
Commission for Indian System of Medicine and the National Medical Commission, at least once a year, at 
such time and place as they mutually appoint, to enhance the interface between Homoeopathy, Indian System 
of Medicine and modern system of medicine. 

(2)  The  Agenda  for  the  joint  sitting  may  be  placed  with  mutual  agreement  by  the  Chairpersons  of  the 

Commissions concerned. 

(3)  The  joint  sitting  may,  by  an  affirmative  vote  of  all  members  present  and  voting,  decide  on 
approving  specific  educational  and  medical  modules  or  programmes  that  could  be  introduced  in  the 
undergraduate and postgraduate courses across medical systems, and promote medical pluralism. 

53.  State  Government  to  promote  public  health.—Every  State  Government  may,  for  the  purposes  of 
addressing  or  promoting  public  health,  take  necessary  measures  to  enhance  the  capacity  of  the  healthcare 
professionals. 

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54.  Power  to  make  rules.—(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, 

make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act. 

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of 

the following matters, namely:–– 

(a) the manner of appointing ten Members of the Commission on rotational basis from amongst 

the  nominees  of  the  States  and  Union  territories  in  the  Advisory  Council  under  clause  (b)  of             
sub-section (4) of section 4; 

(b) the manner of appointing members under clause (c) of sub-section (4) of section 4; 

(c)  the  manner  of  nominating  one  expert  by  the  Central  Government  under  clause  (c)  of                   

sub-section (1) of section 5; 

(d)  the  salary  and  allowances  payable  to,  and  other  terms  and  conditions  of  service  of,  the 

Chairperson and Members under sub-section (4) of section  6; 

(e) the form and the manner of making declaration under sub-section (6) of section 6; 

(f)  the  qualifications  and  experience  to  be  possessed  by  Secretary  under  sub-section  (2)  of 

section 8; 

(g)  the  salaries  and  allowances  payable  to,  and  other  terms  and  conditions  of  the  Secretary, 

officers and other employees of the Commission under sub-section (6) of section 8; 

(h) the other powers to be exercised and other functions to be performed by the Commission under 

clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section  10; 

(i) the  salary  and  allowances  payable  to, and  other  terms  and  conditions        of  service  of,  the 

President and Members of an Autonomous Board under sub-section (2) of section  21; 

(j) the other factors under clause (d) of section 30; 

(k)  the  manner  of  submitting  list  of  practitioners  under  the  first  proviso  to  sub-section  (1)  of 

section  34; 

(l) the form for preparing annual statement of accounts under sub-section (1) of section 41; 

(m) the time within which, and the form and the manner in which, the reports and statements shall be 
furnished by the Commission and the particulars with regard to any matter as may be required by the 
Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 42; 

(n) the form and the time for preparing annual report under sub-section (2) of section 42; 

(o) the compensation for the premature termination of employment under  the second  proviso  to 

sub-section (3) of section 58; 

(p) any other matter in respect of which provision is to be made by rules. 

55.  Power  to  make  regulations.—(1)  The  Commission  may,  by  notification,  make  regulations 

consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this  Act. 

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may 

provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— 

(a) the functions to be discharged by the Secretary of the Commission under sub-section (4) of 

section 8; 

(b) the procedure in accordance with which experts and professionals may be engaged and the 

number of such experts and professionals under sub-section (7) of section 8; 

(c) the procedure to be followed at the meetings of Commission, including the quorum at its 

meetings under sub-section (3) of section 9; 

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(d) the quality and standards to be maintained in education of Homoeopathy under clause (a) of 

sub-section (1) of section 10; 

(e) the manner of regulating medical institutions, medical researches and medical professionals 

under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 10; 

(f) the manner of regulating functioning of the Commission, the Autonomous Boards and the 

State Medical Councils under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 10; 

(g) the procedure to be followed at the meetings of the Medical Advisory Council, including the 

quorum at its meetings under sub-section (3) of section 13; 

(h) the other languages in which, the designated authority through which, and the manner in 
which the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test shall be conducted under sub-section (2) of section 
14; 

(i) the manner of conducting common counselling by the designated authority for admission to 

medical institutions under sub-section (3) of section 14; 

(j) the other languages in which, the designated authority through which, and the manner in 

which, the National Exit Test shall be conducted under sub-section (2) of section 15; 

(k) the manner in which a person with foreign medical qualification shall qualify National Exit Test 

under sub-section (4) of section  15; 

(l) the other languages in which, the designated authority through which, and the manner in which 

admission to postgraduate courses shall be conducted under sub-section (2) of section  16; 

(m) the manner of conducting common counselling by the designated authority for admission to 

the postgraduate seats in all medical institutions under sub-section (3) of section  16; 

(n) the manner of conducting the National Teachers’ Eligibility Test for Homoeopathy and the 

designated authority through whom such test shall be conducted under sub-section (2) of section 
17; 

(o) the number of, and the manner in which, experts, professionals, officers and other employees 

shall be made available by the Commission to the Autonomous Boards under section 23; 

(p) the manner in which decisions of the Autonomous Boards shall be made under sub-section (2) 

of section  24; 

(q) the competency based dynamic curriculum at all levels under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of 

section  26; 

(r) the manner of setting up of medical institutions for imparting undergraduate, postgraduate and 

super-speciality courses in Homoeopathy under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section  26; 

(s) the minimum requirements and standards for conducting courses and examinations in 

medical institutions under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 26; 

(t) the standards and norms for infrastructure, faculty and quality of education and research in 

medical institutions of Homoeopathy under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 26; 

(u) the manner of regulating professional conduct and promoting medical ethics under clause (b) of 

sub-section (1) of section 27; 

(v) the procedure for assessment and rating of the medical institutions under clause (a) of sub-

section (1) of section  28; 

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(w) the manner of carrying out inspections of medical institutions for assessing and rating under 

clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 28; 

(x) the manner of conducting, and the manner of empanelling independent rating agencies to 
conduct, assess and rate all medical institutions under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section  28; 

(y) the manner of making available on website or in public domain the assessment and ratings 

of medical institutions under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 28; 

(z)  the measures to be taken against a medical institution for failure to maintain the minimum 

essential standards under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 28; 

(za) the form of scheme, the particulars thereof, the fee to be accompanied and the manner of 

submitting scheme for establishing new medical college under sub-section (2) of section  29; 

(zb) the manner of preferring an appeal to the Commission for approval of the scheme under sub-

section (5) of section 29; 

(zc) the areas in respect of which criteria may be relaxed under the proviso to section 30; 

(zd) the manner of taking disciplinary action by a State Medical Council for professional or ethical 
misconduct  of  registered  medical  practitioner  and  the  procedure  for  receiving  complaints  and 
grievances by the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy, under sub-section (2) of section 
31; 

(ze) the act of commission or omission which amounts to professional or ethical misconduct under 

clause (b) of the Explanation to section 31; 

(zf) other particulars to be contained in a National Register under  sub-section (1) of 

section 32; 

(zg) the form, including the electronic form and the manner of maintaining the National Register 

under sub-section (2) of section  32; 

(zh)  the  manner  in  which  any  name  or  qualification  may  be  added  to,  or  removed  from,  the 

National Register and the grounds for removal thereof, under sub-section (3) of section  32; 

(zi) the manner of entering the title, diploma or qualification in the State Register  or  the  National 

Register under sub-section (3) of section 33; 

(zj) the manner in which, and the period for which temporary registration may be  permitted to a 

foreign citizen under the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 34; 

(zk)  the  manner  of  listing  and  maintaining  medical  qualifications  granted  by  a  University  or 

medical institution in India under sub-section (1) of section 35; 

(zl)  the  manner  of  examining  the  application  for  grant  of  recognition  under  sub-section  (3)  of 

section 35; 

(zm) the manner of preferring an appeal to the Commission for grant of recognition under sub-section 

(5) of section  35; 

(zn) the manner of including a medical qualification in the list maintained by the Board under sub-

section (6) of section  35; 

(zo)  the  manner  in  which  the  Homoeopathy  Education  Board  shall  list  and  maintain  the  medical 
qualifications  which  have  been  granted  recognition  before  the  date  of  commencement  of  this  Act, 
under sub-section (8) of section 35; 

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(zp) the manner in which the Commission shall list and maintain the medical qualifications which 

have been granted recognition before the date of commencement of this Act, under sub-section (4) of 
section  36. 

56.  Rules  and  regulations  to  be  laid  before  Parliament.—Every rule and every regulation made 
under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in 
session,  for  a  total  period  of  thirty  days  which  may  be  comprised  in  one  session  or  in  two  or  more 
successive  sessions,  and  if,  before  the  expiry  of  the  session  immediately  following  the  session  or  the 
successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation or 
both Houses agree that the rule or regulation should not be made, the rule or regulation. 

57. Power to remove difficulties.—(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this 
Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be  necessary, for the removing of the 
difficulty: 

Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from 

the commencement of this Act. 

58.  Repeal  and  saving.—  (1)  With  effect  from  such  date  as  the  Central  Government  may,  by 
notification,  appoint in this behalf, the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 (59  of  1973) shall stand 
repealed and the Central Council of Homoeopathy constituted under section 3 of the said Act shall stand 
dissolved. 

(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Act referred to in sub-section (1), it shall not affect,–– 

(a) the previous operation of the Acts so repealed or anything duly done or suffered thereunder; 

or 

(b)  any  right,  privilege,  obligation  or  liability  acquired,  accrued  or  incurred  under  the  Act  so 

repealed; or 

(c) any penalty incurred in respect of any contravention under the Act so repealed; or 

(d) any proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty as 
aforesaid, and any such proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced, and any such 
penalty may be imposed as if that Act had not been repealed. 

(3) On the dissolution of the Central Council of Homoeopathy, the person appointed as the Chairman 
of that Council and every other person appointed as the Member and any officer and other employees of 
the  Council  and  holding  office  as such  immediately  before such dissolution shall vacate their respective 
offices and such Chairman and other Members shall be entitled to claim compensation not exceeding three 
months’ pay and allowances for  the  premature  termination  of  term  of  their  office  or  of  any  contract  of 
service: 

Provided that any officer or other employee who has been, immediately before the dissolution of the 
Central Council of Homoeopathy appointed on deputation basis to the Central Council of Homoeopathy, 
shall, on such dissolution, stand reverted to their  parent cadre, Ministry or Department, as the case may 
be: 

Provided further that any officer, expert, professional or other employee who has been, immediately 
before the dissolution of the Central Council of Homoeopathy employed on regular basis or on contractual 
basis by the Council, shall cease to be such officer, expert, professional or other employees of the Central 
Council and shall be entitled to such compensation for the premature termination of his employment, which 
shall not be less than three months’ pay and allowances, as may be prescribed. 

(4)  Notwithstanding the repeal of the aforesaid enactment, any order made, any licence  to  practice 
issued, any registration made, any permission to start new medical institution or to start higher course of 
studies or to increase in the admission capacity granted, any recognition of medical qualifications granted, 
under  the  Homoeopathy  Central  Council  Act, 1973  (59  of  1973) which are in force as  on the date of 
commencement of this Act shall continue to be in force till the date of their expiry for all purposes, as if 

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they  had  been  issued  or  granted  under  the  provisions  of  this  Act  or  the  rules  or  regulations  made 
thereunder. 

1[(5) Notwithstanding the expiration of the period for reconstitution of the Central Council under section 
3A of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 (59 of 1973), as inserted by the Homoeopathy Central 
Council (Amendment) Act, 2018 (23 of 2018), all acts done by the Board of Governors constituted under 
sub-section  (4)  of  that  section  and  all  the  powers  and  functions  of  the  Central  Council  exercised  and 
performed  by  it  under  the  repealed  Act,  as  amended  by  the  Homoeopathy  Central  Council  (Amendment) 
Ordinance, 2021 (Ord. 6 of 2021), immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall be deemed to 
have been done or taken under the provisions of this Act and shall continue in force accordingly unless and 
until superseded by anything done or by any action taken under this Act.] 

59.  Transitory  provisions.—(1)  The  Commission  shall  be  the  successor  in  interest  to  the  Central 
Council of Homoeopathy including its subsidiaries or owned trusts and all the assets and liabilities of the 
Central Council of Homoeopathy shall be deemed to have been transferred to the Commission. 

(2)  Notwithstanding  the  repeal  of  the  Homoeopathy  Central  Council  Act  1973,  the educational and 
medical standards, requirements and other provisions of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 and 
the rules and regulations made thereunder shall continue to be  in  force  and  operate  till  new  standards  or 
requirements are specified under this Act or the rules and regulations made  thereunder: 

Provided that anything done or any action taken as regards the educational and medical standards and 
requirements under the enactment under repeal and the rules  and regulations  made thereunder  shall  be 
deemed to have been done  or taken under the  corresponding provision of this Act and shall continue in 
force accordingly unless and until superseded by anything or by any action taken under this  Act. 

(3) The Central Government may take such measures, as may be necessary, for the smooth transition 

of the dissolved Central Council of Homoeopathy to the corresponding to new Commission under this Act. 

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1. Ins. by Act 39 of 2021, s. 2 (w.e.f. 18-8-2021). 

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