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Section 44 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948

The State Council shall before the end of June in each year pay to the Central Council a sum equivalent to one-fourth of the total fees realised by the State Council under this Act during the period of twelve months ending on the 31st day of March of that year.

Summary

This provision requires State Councils to share a specific portion of their collected fees with the Central Council every year.
The exact amount to be paid is one-fourth of the total fees collected by the State Council under the law.
The calculation is based on the twelve-month period ending on the 31st day of March of that year.
The payment must be made before the end of June each year.

Practical examples

1The Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council collects 100,000 rupees in various registration and renewal fees between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. According to the rules, they must transfer 25,000 rupees to the Central Council by June 30, 2025.

2The Kerala State Pharmacy Council finishes its financial year on March 31 with a total fee collection of 400,000 rupees. The treasurer schedules a payment of 100,000 rupees for June 15 to ensure they meet the summer deadline safely.

FAQ

1. How much money does a State Council have to give to the Central Council under Section 44 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948?

Under Section 44 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, a State Council must pay a sum equivalent to one-fourth of the total fees it realised during the previous financial year.

2. When is the deadline for the fee sharing payment mandated by Section 44 of the Indian pharmacy law?

Section 44 of the Indian pharmacy law requires the State Council to make the payment before the end of June in each year.

3. What time period is used to calculate the fees for the payment in Section 44 of the 1948 pharmacy regulations?

According to Section 44 of the 1948 pharmacy regulations, the calculation is based on the twelve months ending on the 31st day of March of that year.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 44 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, what fraction of the total fees realised must the State Council pay to the Central Council?

Q2.According to Section 44 of the 1948 pharmacy law, what is the deadline for the State Council to make its annual payment to the Central Council?

Q3.When calculating the payment required by Section 44 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, what is the end date for the twelve-month period of fee collection?

Q4.Which entity is responsible for making the payment to the Central Council under Section 44 of the 1948 pharmacy rules?

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