Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 in hindi
- (1)The dental qualification granted by any University or dental institution in India shall be listed and maintained by the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board in such manner as may be specified by regulations and such dental qualification shall be a recognised dental qualification for the purposes of this Act.
- (2)Any University or dental institution in India which grants an undergraduate or postgraduate dental qualification not included in the list maintained by the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board shall apply to that Board for granting recognition to such qualification.
- (3)The Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board shall examine the application for grant of recognition to a dental qualification within a period of six months in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
- (4)Where the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board decides to grant recognition to a dental qualification, it shall include such dental qualification in the list maintained by it and also specify the date of effect of such recognition.
- (5)Where the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board decides not to grant recognition to a dental qualification, the University or the dental institution concerned may prefer an appeal to the Commission for grant of recognition within sixty days of the communication of such decision, in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
- (6)The Commission shall examine the appeal received under sub-section (5) within sixty days from the date of filing of appeal and after giving an opportunity of being heard, pass such orders, as it thinks fit.
- (7)Where the Commission decides not to grant recognition to the dental qualification or fails to take a decision within the specified period, the University or the dental institution concerned may prefer a second appeal to the Central Government within thirty days of the communication of such decision or lapse of the specified period, as the case may be.
- (8)All dental qualifications which have been recognised before the date of commencement of this Act and are included in Part I and Part II of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948), shall also be recognised dental qualifications for the purposes of this Act, and shall be listed and maintained by the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
Summary
- The Education Board maintains the official list of all recognized dental degrees granted in India.
- Institutions must apply to the Board to have a new qualification officially recognized.
- The Board has a six month window to decide on any recognition application.
- If recognition is denied, an institution has sixty days to appeal to the Commission.
- A second appeal can be made to the Central Government if the Commission also denies recognition.
- Qualifications recognized under the old 1948 law remain fully recognized under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long does the Board take to examine a recognition application under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023?
Under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, the Board must examine the application within a period of six months.
2. Where can an institution appeal a rejection under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023?
Under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, they can appeal to the Commission within sixty days.
3. Is there a second appeal process under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023?
Yes, under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, a second appeal can be made to the Central Government within thirty days.
4. Are old 1948 Act degrees still valid under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023?
Yes, Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 states all qualifications recognized under the 1948 Act remain recognized.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, who is responsible for maintaining the list of recognized Indian dental qualifications?
Q2.Under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, what is the deadline for the first appeal after a rejection?
Q3.Under Section 33 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, when can an institution go to the Central Government?
Q4.Under Section 33 and Section 31 of The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, why is the list of recognized qualifications important for a student?