Section 23 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956 in hindi
Recognition of Medical, dental and nursing qualifications granted by the Institute.
1[23. Recognition of Medical, dental and nursing qualifications granted by the Institute.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948) and the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (48 of 1947), the medical, dental or nursing degrees or diplomas, as the case may be, granted by 2[every Institute] under this Act shall be recognised--
- (a)medical qualifications for the purpose of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and shall be deemed to be included in the First Schedule to that Act;
- (b)dental qualifications for the purpose of the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948) and shall be deemed to be included in the Scheduled to that Act; and
- (c)nursing qualifications for the purpose of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947(48 of 1947) and shall be deemed to be included in the Schedule to that Act.]
Summary
- Medical, dental, and nursing degrees and diplomas granted by every Institute under this Act are legally recognised qualifications.
- This recognition applies notwithstanding anything written in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, the Dentists Act, 1948, or the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
- Medical qualifications are deemed to be included in the First Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Dental qualifications are deemed to be included in the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948.
- Nursing qualifications are deemed to be included in the Schedule to the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do degrees from the Institute need to be approved by the Indian Medical Council?
No, the degrees are automatically recognised by law, notwithstanding anything in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
2. How does this section affect dental students who graduate from the Institute?
Their dental qualifications are automatically deemed to be included in the Schedule of the Dentists Act, 1948, making them fully recognised.
3. What specific laws are mentioned in this section that cannot override the Institute's qualifications?
The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, the Dentists Act, 1948, and the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, are the laws mentioned.
4. Where are the Institute's medical qualifications deemed to be included under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956?
They are deemed to be included in the First Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, what is the status of the Institute's medical qualifications in relation to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956?
Q2.Under Section 23 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, which Act governs the recognition of nursing qualifications granted by the Institute?
Q3.Under Section 23 and Section 24 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, how do the power to grant degrees and the recognition of those degrees interact?
Q4.Under Section 23 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, how are the Institute's dental qualifications treated?