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Section 20 of The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 in hindi

Subject to the conditions and restrictions laid down in this Act regarding engagement in the area of rehabilitation of the handicapped by persons possessing the recognised rehabilitation qualifications, every person whose name is for the time being borne on the Register shall be entitled to practise as a rehabilitation professional in any part of India and to recover in due course of law in respect of such practice any expenses, charges in respect of medicaments or other appliances or any fees to which he may be entitled.

Summary

Being on the Register gives a person the official right to practice as a rehabilitation professional anywhere in India.
Registered professionals can legally claim and recover their fees through the courts if a client refuses to pay.
They can also legally recover any expenses or charges for medicines or appliances they provide.
These privileges are subject to any other conditions or restrictions mentioned in the Act.

Practical examples

1Dr. Sharma, a registered professional, provides three months of speech therapy and specialized ear moulds to a patient in Mumbai in August 2026. When the patient refuses to pay the bill, Dr. Sharma uses his registered status to successfully sue for his fees and the cost of the ear moulds.

2Maya receives her registration in Delhi but decides to move to Kerala in 2027. Because she is on the Central Register, she can legally open her new clinic in Kerala without needing a separate state license.

FAQ

1. Does this registration limit where I can work in India?

No, your registration allows you to practice as a rehabilitation professional in any part of India.

2. If a client does not pay for the therapy tools I provided, can I take them to court?

Yes, being registered gives you the legal right to recover expenses for appliances and your professional fees in due course of law.

3. Are these rights absolute?

No, they are subject to other conditions and restrictions laid down in the Act.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 20 of The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, what geographic area does a registered person have the right to practice in?

Q2.Under Section 20 of The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, what specific items can a registered professional recover the costs for in a court of law, aside from their general fees?

Q3.Under Section 20 of The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, which of the following best describes the limitations on the privileges granted by registration?

Q4.Under Section 20 of The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, whose names must be on the Register to enjoy these legal privileges?

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