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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

No:MED 229 MSF 2022

Karnataka Government Secretariat,

M.S. Building,

Bengaluru, Dated:05.12.2024

NOTIFICATON

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) of section 68 (central

Act 14 of 2021) of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions

Act, 2021, the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules,

namely:-

RULES

1. Title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Karnataka

State Allied and Healthcare Professions Council Rules, 2024.

(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official

Gazette.

2. Definitions.- (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) “Act” means the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare

Professions Act, 2021(Central Act 14 of 2021);

(b) “Advisory Board” means a professional advisory board constituted by

the State Council from time to time under section 31 of the Act;

(d) “Autonomous Board” means the autonomous board as specified under

the Act;

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(e) “Chairperson” means the Chairman of the State Council;

(f) “Commission” means the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare

Profession constituted under section 3 of the Act;

(g) “Fee” means any sum payable as Fee under the Act or rules made there

under;

(h) “Form” means form appended to these rules;

(i) “Member” means a member of the State Council nominated by the

Government under section 22 of the Act, including the Chairperson;

(j) “Non–official members” means members who nominated under clause (e)

and (f) of sub-section (3) of section 22;

(k) “Secretary” means the secretary of the State Council;

(l) “Section” means a section of the Act;

(m) “State Council” or “Council” means the Karnataka State Allied and

Healthcare Professions Council constituted by the Government of

Karnataka under section 22 of the Act;

(n) “State Government” means the Government of Karnataka; and

(o) “State Register” means the State Allied and Health Care Professions

(2) All other words and phrases used in these rules but not defined shall have

the same meaning assigned to them in the Act.

3. Composition of State Council.- (1) The State Government shall constitute

a State Council by notification as under section 22 of the Act.

(2) The State Council shall consist of Chairperson and other Members as

specified in sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Act.

(3) The members nominated by the State Government must possess

qualification and experience as specified in Annexure-I and consider them as non-

official members.

(4) The Chairperson shall be qualified as specified in sub-section (3) of section

22 of the Act.

(5) The term of office and eligibility for re-nomination for chairperson and non-

official members of the State Council shall be as specified in section 23 of the Act.

(6) The officers and officials other than Secretary of the State Council shall be

as specified in Annexure-II.

4. Nomination of Chairperson and Members.- (1) No person who does not

possess the qualification and experience provided in clause (a) of sub-section (3) of

section 22 of the Act shall be nominated by the Government to hold the office of

the Chairperson of the State Council;

(2) No person who has not attained the age of forty-five years and who does

not represent any of the recognized category specified in the Schedule annexed to

the Act and possess not less than fifteen years' experience in the respective

recognized category, out of which at least seven years shall be as a leader in the

allied and healthcare sciences, shall be nominated by the Government as a member

of the State Council under clause (e) of sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Act. The

person so nominated shall possess a postgraduate degree in any profession of

recognized category of allied and healthcare sciences from any University as defined

in clause (x) of section 2 of the Act;

(3) No person who has not attained the age of forty-five years and has not

possess fifteen years' experience in charitable institutions which have been in

operation for at least twenty years and engaged in education or services in

connection with any of the recognized categories specified in the Schedule to the

Act, preferably with a tertiary or super-specialty hospital engaged in direct delivery

of affordable healthcare service and education, shall be nominated by the

Government as a member of the State Council under clause (f) of sub-section (3) of

section 22 of the Act. The person so nominated shall also possess a postgraduate

degree in any profession of the recognized category of allied and healthcare sciences

from any University as defined in clause (x) of section 2 of the Act:

Provided that no Charitable Institution shall be represented by more than

two nominees in the State Council at a time.

(4) The person nominated as a Member of the Council under clause (e) and

(f) of sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Act shall also be a person of outstanding

ability, reputation and integrity.

(5) No person having been convicted and sentenced for imprisonment for an

offense which in the opinion of the Government involves moral turpitude, shall be

eligible for nomination as the Chairperson or Member of the State Council.

(6) No person having been removed or dismissed from service of the Central

Government or a State Government or a body or Corporation owned or controlled

by the Central or State Government shall be eligible for nomination as Chairperson

or Member of the State Council.

(7) The Chairperson and Members of the State Council shall file return of

assets and liabilities as per prevalent rules, orders or guidelines for employees of

the Government, on first appointment and till the time of demitting office. The

Statement of professional and commercial engagements or involvement on first

appointment and at the time of demitting office in form ‘M’.

5. Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members.-(1) The

State Council shall be a body corporate as provided in sub-section (2) of section 22

of the Act and shall function full time as an independent and autonomous body.

(2) The Chairperson shall, unless he relinquishes office or is removed from

office under section 24, hold office for a term not exceeding two years from the date

on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-nomination for a

maximum period of two terms.

(3) If the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to illness or

other incapacity, the Government shall nominate any other Member nominated in

the State Council under clause (e) or (f) of sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Act

to act as the Chairperson and the Member so nominated shall hold office as the

Chairperson until the Chairperson resumes office or till the remainder of his term.

(4) A vacancy of the Chairperson or a Member caused by death, resignation or

any other reason shall be filled up by the Government within ninety days from the

date of occurrence of such vacancy.

6. Leave.- The Chairperson and other Member shall be entitled to leave as

per an Order issued by the Government.

7. Leave sanctioning Authority.-(1) The Government shall be the authority

competent to sanction leave to the Chairperson.

(2) The Chairperson shall be the authority competent to sanction leave to

Member and the Secretary.

(3) The Secretary shall be the authority competent to sanction leave to any

officer or other employee of the State Council.

8. Facility for conveyance.- The Chairperson may be provided with an

office vehicle for journey undertaken for official purpose in accordance with the

rules or orders of the Government, issued from time to time. Office vehicles as

available may be provided to the members of the State Council for journey

undertaken for official purpose, also in accordance with the rules or orders of the

Government, issued from time to time in that behalf.

9. Facility for Medical Treatment:-The Chairperson and every other

Member shall be entitled to the medical treatment and hospital facilities as

applicable to State Government servants issued from time to time.

10. Secretary of the Council:-(1) The Secretary of the Council shall be an

Officer not below the rank of Deputy Director in the Medical Education Department

or an officer in the cadre of KAS (junior scale) OR a Group-‘A’ Officer of the State

Government with a full–time postgraduate degree with a minimum of fifteen years’

experience after post-graduation from a recognized University of which ten years

in leadership capacity under the recognized category defined in the National

Commission of Allied and Healthcare Professions.

(2) The Secretary shall be a person of outstanding ability and proven

administrative capacity and integrity. He shall also possess administrative

experience of not less than five years.

(3) Appointment of the Secretary shall be made by the State Council under

section 28 of the Act from the category of officers in sub-rule (1), with the previous

approval of the Government.

(4) Pay and other terms and conditions of service of the Secretary shall be

regulated in accordance with the rules applicable to him from time to time under

the Government service and his tenure till superannuation shall be treated as

deputation to Foreign Service in terms with prevalent rules.

(5) The Secretary, being the Chief Executive of the State Council shall be

entitled to office vehicle in accordance with the rules or orders of the Government,

issued from time to time.

(6) The Secretary of the Council shall file return of assets and liabilities in

the manner as prescribed by the Government for employees of equivalent level in

the Government, till the time of demitting office."

11. Powers and duties of the Secretary:- (1) The Secretary shall be the

Chief Executive of the State Council. He shall also be the Head of the office. In all

legal proceedings, including litigations before Court of law, the State Council shall

be represented by the Secretary. The Secretary shall also be responsible for the

safety and custody of the property of the State Council, control and management

of the Council, maintenance of accounts and all such administrative matters,

including correspondences.

(2) The Secretary shall,-

(i) have power to execute all decisions taken by the State Council in order

to carry out the powers and functions of the State Council under the Act;

(ii) exercise and discharge such powers and perform such duties as are

required for the proper administration of the affairs of the State Council

and its day to day management;

(iii) ensure that the staff of the Council attend punctually and generally

discharge all such duties as may be required of them by the State Council

for the purposes of the Act;

(iv) not less than ninety days before the expiration of the term of any

existing nomination or appointment, draw the attention of the

Chairperson, to the approaching vacancies, and the latter shall forthwith

report it to the State Council in order that a new nomination or

appointment may be made to take effect from the day on which the existing

nomination or appointment will expire;

(v) convene meetings of the State Council in consultation with the

Chairperson and serve notice of the meetings to all concerned;

(vi) take steps to ensure that the quorum required for convening a meeting

of the State Council is secured;

(vii) prepare, in consultation with the Chairperson, the agenda for each

meeting of the State Council and shall cause submitted self-contained and

brief notes to the Chairperson and Members;

(viii) make available specific records covering the agenda items to the State

Council for reference;

(ix) ensure that the agenda papers are circulated to the Members at least

two clear working days in advance of the meeting, except in cases when

urgent attention is required;

(x) prepare the minutes of the meetings of the State Council and execute

decisions of the State Council taken in the meeting and shall also ensure

placing the Action Taken Report of the decisions of the State Council before

the State Council in its subsequent meetings;

(xi) ensure that procedure of the State Council is followed by it in

transactions of its business;

ii) inspect or cause to be inspected any allied and healthcare institution,

either existing or proposed to be established under the Act to ensure

fulfilment of the criteria and standards fixed under the Act, the

Regulations and these Rules;

(xiii) be the certifying authority for travelling, halting and other allowances

to Members and other employees of the State Council;

(xiv) take up all such matters in consultation with the State Council, with

the Government, for release of grants, creation of posts, revision of scales,

procurement of vehicles, appointment of staff, laying annual and audit

report in the Legislative Assembly, re-appropriation of funds, residential

accommodation and any other matter requiring the approval of the

Government;

(xv) exercise such financial powers as are delegated to him/her by the

Government or the Chairperson on behalf of the State Council:

Provided that no expenditure on an item exceeding two lakh rupees at

a time shall be incurred without the sanction of the Government or as the

case may be, the Chairperson;

(xvi) be the appointing and disciplinary authority in respect of other

officers and employees of the State Council; and

(xvii) be responsible to interact and liaison with the Government, its

departments and agencies, the Commission, any other State Councils,

Universities, including deemed Universities, and any other authorities on

behalf of the State Council for carrying out the functions of the State

Council under the Act effectively.

12. Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other employees of

the State Council:-(1) The State Council shall, with the approval of the

Government, appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the

efficient performance of its functions under the Act.

(2) The officers and employees of the State Council shall perform such

duties as may be assigned to them by the Council or the Secretary,

under the overall supervision of the Secretary.

(3) The category and number of employees of the State Council,

method of appointment, scale of pay, qualification etc. shall be as

decided by the Government from time to time.

(4) The other conditions of service such as allowances, promotions,

leave, pension, gratuity and provident fund relating to the officers and

employees appointed or employed shall be governed by the rules

applicable to officers and employees of the Government of similar

class/grade.

(5) All officers and employees appointed or employed shall be under

direct control and supervision of the Secretary. The power to take

disciplinary action against officers and employees of the State Council

shall be vested with the Secretary and shall be governed by the rules

made by the Government regarding terms and conditions of officers

and employees of the council.

(6) All officers and employees appointed or employed shall be deemed

to be public servants within the meaning of clause (28) of section 2 of

the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 45 of 23).

(7) The State Government or concerned State Government

Department is competent authority for the terms and conditions of

service of Secretary, officers and officials of the State Council.

13. Residuary Provisions:- As regards the conditions of service of the

Chairperson and the other Members, of which no express provision has been made

in these rules, they shall be such as may be determined by the Government.

14. Allowances to Chairperson and Members:- (1) The Chairperson of the

State Council shall receive a fixed honorarium and allowances including travelling

allowances as determined by the Government by Order from time to time.

(2) The non-official members of the State Council shall be paid travelling

allowances and daily allowances in accordance with rules as applicable from time

to time for Group-A Officers in the State Government.

(3) The sitting fee for non-official members of the Council shall be paid as

decided by the State Government by an Order.

15. Meetings of the State Council:- (1) Meetings of the State Council shall

be as follows:-

(a) The State Council shall ordinarily hold its meetings at the headquarters

located in Bengaluru. The date, time and place of the meetings of the

State Council shall be decided by the Chairperson.

(b) The Chairperson may, on his own accord or as required by any Member,

after giving three days' notice or otherwise, order special meetings of the

State Council to be convened at any convenient place, to consider any

specific matter of urgency:

Provided that at a special meeting, only the subject or subjects for the

consideration of which the meeting has been called shall be discussed.

convene an extraordinary meeting of the State Council on the requisition

made to the Secretary in writing for the purpose by a majority of the

Members of the State Council.

(d) The State Council shall meet at regular intervals for the purpose of

carrying out its business.

(e) The Secretary, along with such officers as the Chairperson may direct,

shall attend the meetings of the State Council.

(2) Issuance of Notice and Agenda Papers shall be as follows,-

(a) The Secretary shall issue with the notice of the meeting a preliminary

agenda paper showing the business to be brought before the meeting,

the terms of all motions to be moved of which notice in writing has

previously reached him and the names of the movers.

(b) A Member who wishes to move any motion not included in the

preliminary agenda paper or an amendment to any motion so included

shall give notice to the Secretary not less than five clear days before the

date fixed for the meeting.

other than a special meeting, to each Member of the Council not less

than fifteen days before the date of the meeting.

(d) The Secretary shall, not less than ten clear days before the date fixed

for the meeting, or in the case of a special meeting, with the notice of

the meeting, issue a complete agenda paper showing the business to be

brought before the meeting.

(e) A member who wishes to move an amendment to any motion

included in the agenda paper, but not included in the preliminary

agenda paper shall give notice thereof to the Secretary not less than

three clear days before the date fixed for the meeting.

(f) The Secretary shall cause a list of all amendments of which notice

has been given under clause (c) to be made available for the of every

member;

Provided that the Chairperson may, if the Council, by a majority agrees,

for reasons to be recorded in writing, allow a motion to be moved at a

meeting notwithstanding the fact that notice thereof was received late

admit compliance with this rule.

(g) Each item of Agenda shall be considered by the Council in its meeting

and their admissibility shall also be decided such meeting.

(h) The Chairperson shall disallow any item of agenda,-

(i) if the matter to which it relates, is not within the scope of the

Council's functions;

(ii) if it raises substantially the same question as a motion or

amendment which has been moved or withdrawn with the leave of the

State Council at any time during the six months immediately

preceding the date of the meeting at which it is designed to be moved:

Provided that such a motion may be admitted at a special meeting

of the Council convened for the purpose on the requisition of not less

than two-thirds of the members of the Council.

Provided further that nothing in these rules shall operate to

prohibit discussion of any matter referred to the Council by the

Government or the Commission in the exercise of any of their

functions under the Act,-

(i) unless it is clearly and precisely expressed and raised

substantially one definite issue;

(ii) if it contains arguments, inferences, ironical expressions,

imputations or defamatory statements:

Provided also that if a motion can be rendered admissible by

amendment the Chairperson may, in lieu of disallowing the motion,

admit it in the amended form.

16. Quorum of Meeting:- The quorum of the meeting shall be one-half of

the total members of the Council, including the Chairperson. The quorum for

special meeting shall be one-third of the total members of the Council, including

the Chairperson. If, at any time appointed for a meeting or during the course of

any meeting, a quorum is not present, the meeting shall be adjourned, and if a

quorum is not present on the expiration of thirty minutes from such adjournment,

the meeting shall stand adjourned to such future date and time as the Chairperson

of the Council may appoint.

17. Conduct of business:- (1) Every matter raised by a Member shall be

determined as an agenda moved by the member duly seconded and put to the State

Council by the Chairperson. Every motion put to the Council may be discussed as

a question to be resolved either in the affirmative or in the negative or any member

may, subject to sub-rule (4) hereunder on scope of amendments, move an

amendment to the motion:

Provided that the Chairperson shall not allow an amendment to be moved

which, if it had been a substantive motion, would have been inadmissible, or

beyond the scope of functions of the Council.

(2) Any motion or amendment standing in the name of a Member who is absent

from the meeting may be brought forward by another Member with the permission

of the Chairperson.

(3) When an amendment to any motion is moved and seconded or when two

or more such amendments are moved and seconded, the Chairperson shall state

or read to the Council the terms of the original motion and of the amendment or

amendments proposed serially.

(4) An amendment shall be relevant to, and within the scope of the motion to

which it is proposed. An amendment that negates the original motion may not be

moved. The Chairperson may refuse to put to the Council an amendment which in

his opinion is not relevant to the motion.

(5) A motion may be amended by the omission, insertion or addition of words,

or the substitution of words for any of the original words.

(6) When a motion or amendment is under debate, no proposal with reference

thereto shall be made other than,-

(a) an amendment of the motion or of the amendment, as the case may

be, as proposed in sub-rule (7);

(b) a motion for the adjournment of the debate on the motion or

amendment either to a specified date and hour or sine die;

motion do pass to the next item on the program of business:

Provided that no motion of the nature shall be moved or seconded by

a Member who has already spoken to the question, then before the

meeting;

Provided further that a motion referred for closure or passage to next

item shall be moved without any speech.

(7) It shall be the discretion of the Chairperson to accept or refuse a proposal

for the adjournment of the debate on the motion or amendment. Upon accepting

the closure motion, the Chairperson shall put the substantive motion or

amendment to vote after allowing the mover the right to reply.

(8) A motion or an amendment which has been moved and seconded shall not

be withdrawn save with the leave of the State Council which shall not be deemed

to be granted, if any member dissents from the granting of leave.

(9) When a motion has been moved and seconded, members other than the

mover and the seconder may speak on the motion in such order as the Chairperson

may direct:

Provided that the seconder of a motion or of an amendment may, with the

permission of the Chairperson, confine himself to seconding the motion or

amendment, as he case may be, and speak thereon at any subsequent stage of the

debate.

(10) The mover of a motion and, if permitted by the Chairperson, the mover of

any amendment, shall be entitled to a right of final reply and no other member

shall speak more than once to any debate, except with the permission of the

Chairperson, for the purpose of making a personal explanation or of putting a

question to the member than addressing the State Council:

Provided that a Member may at any stage of the debate may raise a point of

order substantially incorporating therein a point of law, or statutory procedure, but

shall not be allowed to make any speech;

Provided further that a Member who has spoken on a motion may speak again

on an amendment subsequently moved to the motion.

(11) The Chairperson shall decide all points of order or disputes which may

arise in any meeting. If any question arises with reference to procedure in respect

of a matter for which these rules have no provision, the Chairperson shall decide

the same.

18. Voting on Motion and voting on amendment to motion:- (1) When

any motion involving several points has been discussed, it shall be in the discretion

of the Chairperson to divide the motion and put each or any point separately to

vote as he may think fit.

(2) An amendment to a motion shall be put to vote. If there are more

amendments than one to a motion, the Chairperson shall decide the order in which

they shall be taken up. Voting shall ordinarily be by show of hands, but it may be

by ballots in case a demand to that effect is made by not less than three members.

The result of the votes shall be announced by the Chairperson. In the event of

equality of votes, the Chairperson shall have a second or casting vote.

19. Adjournment of meetings:- The Chairperson may if he deems necessary

at any time, adjourn any meeting of the State Council to any future date or to any

hour of the same day stating the reasons thereof. Whenever a meeting is adjourned

to a future date, the Secretary shall send notice of the adjourned meeting to all the

Members. No matter, which had not been on the agenda of the original meeting

shall be discussed at an adjourned meeting. The same quorum shall be necessary

for an adjourned meeting as for the ordinary meeting.

20. Persons authorized to attend meetings of the State Council:- No

person other than the Members, the ex officio Members, the Secretary, officers and

employees of the State Council shall be present in the meetings of the State

Council, except with the prior permission or special invitation of the Chairperson.

21. Constitution of Autonomous Boards:- (1) The Council shall, by

notification, constitute the following Autonomous Boards as provided under sub-

section (1) of section 29 of the Act for regulating the allied and healthcare

professions, namely:-

a. Under-graduate Allied and Healthcare Education Board;

b. Post-graduate Allied and Healthcare Education Board;

c. Allied and Healthcare Professions Assessment and Rating Board; and

d. Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board.

(2) The Autonomous Boards constituted under sub-section (1) of section 29 of

the Act shall consist of a President and one member from each recognized category

as may be specified by the regulations and shall be appointed by the Government.

(3) The President and members of the Autonomous Boards shall be persons

possessing post graduate degree in the respective profession of recognized category

of Allied and Healthcare Science, representing academicians and practitioners,

with experience of not less than ten years in the field, out of which at least three

years shall be as a leader in the Allied and Healthcare Profession and having

outstanding ability, with proven administrative capacity and integrity.

(4) The Autonomous boards shall be responsible for their respective duties and

functions as provided in sub-section (3), (4), (5) and (6) of section 29 of the Act.

(5) In addition to any other function that may be entrusted by the State

Council, it shall be the responsibility of the Allied and Healthcare Profession Ethics

and Registration Board to scrutinize applications for registration in the State

applicant conforms to the standards as per the Act, these Rules and Regulations.

(6) The State Council may in consultation with the Allied and Healthcare

Profession Ethics and Registration Board also prescribe the procedure for removal

of a person from the State Register as provided under section 36 of the Act.

22. Constitution of Advisory Boards:- (1) Each Professions Advisory Board

constituted by the State Council under section 31 of the Act may consist of a

President and four members, representing the respective professions in the

recognized category.

(2) The President and members of the Advisory Board shall be persons

possessing postgraduate degrees in the respective professions of recognized

categories of Allied and Healthcare Science, representing both academicians and

practitioners, with experience of not less than ten years in the field, out of which

at least three years shall be as a leader in the Allied and Healthcare profession and

having outstanding ability, proven administrative capacity and integrity.

(3) A Professions Advisory Board constituted by the State Council under

section 31 of the Act may,-

(i) examine the issues relating to one or more recognized categories and

recommend to the State Council;

(ii) undertake any other functions as may be entrusted to it by the State

Council.

23. Tenure of the President and members:- The tenure of the President

and members of the Autonomous Boards and Advisory Boards shall be as

determined by the State Council, but the term shall not exceed two years from the

date of assuming charge.

24. Payment of fee and allowances:- There shall be paid to the President

and other members of each Autonomous Boards and Advisory Boards, a fee of

rupees three thousand for each day of attendance in connection with the meetings

of the Council, the Autonomous Boards or as the case may be, the Advisory Boards

and such travelling allowances as shall, from time to time, be applicable to Group

‘A’ officers of the State Government:

Provided that the State Council may, with the previous approval of the State

Government, enhance the fee payable under this rule.

25. Provisional registration:- (1) A person who fulfills the necessary

eligibility requirements, as may be determined by the Under-graduate Allied and

Healthcare Education Board of the State Council and intending to do supervised

practice of any Allied and Healthcare Profession under the Act for a period, limited

to the period of Compulsory Rotating Internship, as applicable under the

Regulations and as determined by the Undergraduate Allied and Healthcare

Education Board of the State Council, shall, provisionally be registered with the

State Council, prior to commencement of such Compulsory Rotating Internship.

(2) The Provisional Registration shall be a license for the supervised practice

of Allied and Healthcare Profession under the Act, limited only to the period of

Compulsory Rotating Internship.

(3) The Form of application for provisional registration shall be in such

manner as may be specified by the State Council in consultation with the Allied

and Healthcare Professions Registration Board. The fee to be paid for provisional

registration shall be decided by the State Council with the prior approval of the

Government and such non-refundable fee shall be paid in favour of the Karnataka

State Allied and Health Care Council Fund.

(4) If the State Council allows provisional registration of the applicant, a

Provisional Registration Certificate in such Form as may be specified by the State

Council in consultation with the Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and

Registration Board shall be issued to the applicant. The State Council shall also

keep a Register for allowing Provisional Registration to interns.

26. Form of application for Registration in State Register and fee for

registration:- (1) The State Council shall maintain the Karnataka State Allied and

Healthcare Professions Register which shall be a live register and accessible online,

with separate parts for each of the recognized categories.

(2) An allied healthcare professions who possesses a recognized allied

healthcare qualification obtained through regular learning mode under the Act and

who is residing in the State of Karnataka, may make an application to the Secretary

to have his name entered in the State Register. Such application shall be made

online as in Form 'A' or such other modified Form as may be decided by the State

Council from time to time, which shall be accompanied by non-refundable fee as

may be fixed by the State Council from time to time with the previous approval of

the State Government. The Registration fee shall be payable in favour of the

Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Fund. The Acknowledgement for

receipt of application shall be in form –B.

(3) Notwithstanding that a professions had registered his name with any

other State Council or the Commission, and such person is residing in State shall

under the Act in the State of Karnataka. Such a person shall also make an

application to the State Council for registration in the State Register in Form 'A'

appended to the Schedule.

(4) On receipt of the applications submitted by persons referred to in sub-

rule (1) and (2), the Secretary shall forward all such applications to the Allied and

Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board, constituted by the State

Council under sub-section (1) of section 29 of the Act, for its report.

(5) The Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board,

shall scrutinize each application and report to the State Council whether the

qualification possessed by the applicant conforms to the standards of allied and

healthcare education as per the Act, these Rules, and Regulations, at the diploma,

graduate, postgraduate and super-specialty level, as determined by the Under-

graduate Allied and Healthcare Education Board or, the Post-graduate Allied and

Healthcare Education Board constituted by the State Council under sub-section

(1) of section 29 of the Act.

(6) On receipt of the report of the Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics

and Registration Board, the Secretary shall place the Report along with the

application before the State Council for its decision regarding registration in the

State Register. If the State Council allows registration of the applicant, the

Secretary shall enter the name of the professions in the State Register concerned.

In cases where, the State Council finds reasons for not registering name of the

applicant, the application may be rejected in form ‘J’. The applicant may be appeal

in Form ‘K’ before State Council within Ninety days after the date of rejection and

the decision of State Council is final.

27. Certificate of Registration:- On registration as Allied and Healthcare

Professions under the Act in the State Register, a Certificate in Form 'C' shall be

issued to the applicant by the Secretary under his hand and seal. In order to avoid

counterfeiting of Registration Certificate, the State Council may adopt safety

methods, such as incorporating high security hologram or bar code on the

certificate.

28. Issue of duplicate Certificate:- (1) Where it is shown to the satisfaction

of the State Council, that a certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed, the

Secretary shall under his seal and hand issue a duplicate certificate in Form 'D',

on payment by the applicant of non-refundable fee as may be fixed by the State

Council from time to time with the previous approval of the State Government.

(2) The fee chargeable for duplicate certificate shall be remitted in favour of

the Karnataka State Allied and Health Care Council Fund and proof thereof shall

accompany the application for issue of duplicate certificate, which shall be in such

Form as may be prescribed by the State Council in consultation with the Allied and

Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board.

(3) Application for duplicate certificate shall be supported by an affidavit of the

applicant sworn before a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class or a Notary Public

or a Gazetted Officer and such other credentials as may be prescribed by the State

Council.

29. Application for additional entry in the Register:- (1) An Allied and

Healthcare Professions, who obtains, subsequent to registration in the State

make an application to the Secretary to register such additional qualification in the

State Register. A non-refundable fee as may be fixed by the State Council from time

to time, with the previous approval of the State Government shall be charged as fee

to register additional qualification. The fee shall be remitted in favour of the

Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Fund and proof of remittance shall

accompany the application. Duly attested copy of additional qualification, for which

additional entry is sought shall be sent along with the application for registering

additional entry. The application shall be in Form 'E'.

(2) On receipt of the application, the Secretary shall place the application

before the Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board,

constituted by the State Council under sub-section (1) of section 29 of the Act, for

its report regarding admissibility for making an entry of the additional qualification.

After scrutiny of the application, if the Board upholds admissibility of the additional

qualification, the Secretary shall register the additional qualification in the State

Form ‘F’.

30. Renewal of Registration:- (1) The Certificate of Registration issued

under rule 26 shall be renewed once in every five years by remitting a such fee as

may be determined by the State Council from time to time, with approval of the

State Government which shall be non-refundable. The fee shall be remitted in

favour of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Funds and proof of

remittance shall accompany the original certificate of registration on its submission

for renewal. The application for renewal of registration shall be in form ‘G’ and the

certificate of registration shall be issued in form ‘H’.

(2) Where the fee under sub-rule (1) is not paid on or before expiry of the period

of five years, the Secretary shall remove the name of the defaulter from the State

Provided that on payment of such fee, a name so removed may be restored to

the State Register, if he does not have any other disqualification under the Act and

rules or regulations made thereunder and the Secretary shall renew the certificate

of registration in form ‘H’ which shall be proof of renewal of registration.

31. Restoration of name in the State Register under section 35:-

A person whose name has been ordered to be restored to the State Register under

sub-section 35 of the Act, shall pay an such amount as may be determined by the

State Council from time to time, with the previous approval of the State

Government for restoration of his name in the State Register. The fee shall be paid

in favour of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Fund, which shall

be non-refundable. The restoration of name shall be in form ‘L’.

32. List of professions as on a date to be maintained by the State

Council:- (1) The Secretary shall prepare and keep a list called "List of Allied and

Healthcare Professions" under each recognized category under the Act, which shall

be live and online. While updating the list, names of persons, if any, removed from

the State Register under sub-section (2) of section 35 or subsection (1) of section

36 of the Act and those known to be deceased, shall be excluded:

Provided that name of a person restored to the State Register as provided in

the Act and rules made there under shall be included in the list made under this

rule immediately after such restoration by the State Council.

(2) The State Council may, for the purpose of avoiding quack professions from

committing malpractice of utilizing the certificate of registration of a deceased

professions, with the previous approval of the State Government, establish an

online system to get the List referred to in sub- rule (1) updated with the e-

Governance system of registration of deaths maintained by the Local Authorities or

the Revenue Department of the State Government.

33. Form, manner, particulars and fees for the Scheme for establishment

of new allied healthcare institution, new courses of study etc:- (1) The Director

of Medical Education shall be the admission and examination authority of all

diploma courses and the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences shall be the

admission and examination authority of all Under-graduate, Post-graduate and

Super-specialty level courses pertaining to Allied Healthcare Professions under the

Act.

(2) All applications under this Scheme shall be submitted to the Secretary of

the State Council.

(3) The following organizations shall be eligible to apply for permission to set

up an allied healthcare professions college, namely:-

(a) State Government Department; or

(b) A University;

or under a Statute for the purpose of medical or allied health care education;

(d) A society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Central

Act No.21 of 1860) and the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960;

(e) Companies registered under Companies Act, 2013 (Central Act No.18

of2013).

(4) The persons or organisations shall qualify to apply for permission to

establish institutions if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely:-

(a) The institution is in the vicinity of a functional medical college or

University as may be defined in the scheme, and has an attached hospital

for the purposes of practical training and internships to the students;

(b) The institution has obtained an essentiality certificate or no objection

certificate from the State Government indicating the need for the specific

course or courses, either in an existing college/institution or a proposed

college/institution, in the manner as specified by the Commission through

Regulations;

Recognition by the competent authority for diploma courses as per

directions from the Government;

(d) The institution fulfils the basic standards set by the provisions of the Act

to be specified by the Commission through regulations.

(5) The Scheme, form and procedures shall be as under,-

I. Part-I shall contain the following particulars about the applicant

namely:-

(a) Status of the applicant in terms of the eligibility criteria;

(b) Professions courses proposed to be set up in the institution/college.

the applicant (Balance sheets for the last three years in case the applicant

is not the Central Government, a State Government or a Autonomous

Government Body or Local Authority).

II. Part- II shall contain the following,-

(a) Name and address of the institution or college;

(b) Educational program,-

(i) Proposed courses;

(ii) Proposed annual intake of students;

(iii) Admission criteria and method of admission; and

(iv) Department wise and year wise curriculum of studies.

of Karnataka in accordance with law;

(d) Market survey and environmental analysis covering the following:

(i) The state policy on allied health care education and training;

(ii) Need and availability of trained workforce in the professions whose

courses are proposed;

(iii) Catchment area in terms of patients for the proposed college,

patient load of the current hospital, if available

(iv) Mapping of number of hospitals and health facilities in the

catchment area (public and private);

(e) Site characteristics and availability of external linkages topography,

plot size, permissible floor space index etc.;

(f) Faculty and staff - Department-wise and year-wise requirement,-

(i) The manner of providing basic standards of education, courses,

curricula, physical and instructional facilities, staff pattern, staff

qualifications,

quality

instructions,

assessment,

examination,

training, research, continuing professions education, maximum

tuition fee payable in respect of various recognized categories,

proportionate distribution of seats and promotion of innovations in

recognized categories etc. shall be as provided in the Regulations.

(ii) Salary structure as decided by the Government from time to time.

(iii) Recruitment procedure as per directions issued by the

Government from time to time, including rules regarding reservation

issued by the Government of Karnataka and the Central Government,

which shall scrupulously be followed.

(g) Planning and layout - master plan, layouts and elevation and floor

wise area calculation;

(h) Phasing and scheduling - Month-wise schedule of activities for,-

(i) Commencement and completion of building design;

(ii) Local body approvals;

(iii) Civil construction; and

(iv) Engineering services and equipment.

(i) Recruitment of Staff after obtaining permission of State Government,

for which rules regarding reservation shall scrupulously be followed);

(j) Project Cost;

(i) Total projected cost

(ii) Means of financing the project

(iii) Revenue assumptions

(iv) Expenditure assumptions

III. Part-III

(a) Name and address of the existing hospital

(b) Details of the hospital.

(6) Application fee shall be such as may be determined by the Council.

34. Financial powers of the State Council and the Secretary:- (1) The

State Council shall have all powers relating to financial transactions of the State

Council, except in cases, which require prior approval of the State Government.

The Secretary, in general, shall have such financial power, as may be determined

by the State Government by order from time to time.

(2) All financial powers of the State Council shall be governed as under

Finance Department Circulars, delegation of financial powers, and rules and

instructions issued by the State Government in this regard from time to time.

(3) The State Council shall obtain prior approval of the State Government in

matters of creation of posts, revision of scale of pay, procurement of vehicles, re-

appropriation of funds from one head to another, permitting any member or officer

of the State Council to participate in seminars, conferences or training programs

abroad and such other matters determined by the State Government, by order.

(4) The Secretary of the State Council, shall, subject to such conditions and

limitations and control and supervision, have powers to delegate his financial

powers to any other officer of the State Council.

Provided that no such powers shall be delegated in respect of incurring an

expenditure on an item exceeding two lakh at a time without the prior approval of

the Secretary.

(5) The Secretary shall have powers to engage any person or persons as

consultant or consultants for a specific purpose as decided by the State Council

and for a specific period on the terms and conditions agreed in advance relating to

honorarium, travelling allowance and dearness allowance.

(6) Secretary shall have power to execute all lawful decisions taken by the

Chairperson or any other Member of the State Council, including those which may

have financial commitment.

35. Manner of appropriation of sums of money received by the State

Council:- The State Government may, after due appropriation made by the State

Legislature by law in this behalf, pay to the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare

Council Fund in each financial year such sums of money and in such manner as

it thinks fit for the purpose of enabling the State Council to discharge its functions

efficiently under the Act and rules and the regulations made there under.

36. Method of application of fund for expenses incurred in the functions

of the State Council:- (1) The State Council shall maintain its accounts and

prepare annual financial statements in accordance with the instructions and

accounting principles as issued by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

from time to time in this regard.

(2) The Chairperson, Member, ex officio Member, Secretary, Member of

Advisory Board, Autonomous Board and every officer of the State Council incurring

or authorizing expenditure from the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare

Professions Council Fund shall be guided by the standards of financial propriety,

including the provisions in the Karnataka Financial Code.

(3) At the end of a period of twelve months ending with the 31st March of

every year, the State Council shall prepare the following annual financial

statements by engaging a Chartered Accountant who shall be a member of the

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Chartered Accountants Act

1949, along with necessary schedules, notes on accounts and significant

accounting policies in accordance with the notes and instructions for compilation

of financial statements:

(a) balance sheet;

(b) income and expenditure account and

(4) The annual financial statements shall be approved and adopted by the

State Council and, for the purposes of authentication, be signed by the Chairperson

and the Secretary of the State Council.

(5) The approved annual financial statements of the State Council shall be

forwarded by the State Council to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India or

any other person appointed by him on his behalf within three months after the

expiry of the financial year for the purposes of audit.

(6) The annual accounts of the State Council as certified by the Comptroller

and Auditor- General of India or any officer authorized by him on his behalf,

together with the audit report thereon as adopted by the State Council, shall be

forwarded to the State Government for laying before the State Legislature.

37. Annual report:- (1) The State Council shall, once in every year prepare

an annual report in respect of the matter specified in Form 'N'.

(2) The State Government shall cause the annual report of the State Council

to be laid before the State Legislature within a period of one year from the date of

receipt of such report.

38. Printing of Annual report:- The office of the State Council shall be

responsible for the printing of the Annual report with utmost expedition and in any

case not later than one month of the finalization of the report.

By Order and in the name of the

Governor of Karnataka

(MOHAMMAD MOHSIN)

Principal Secretary to Government,

Medical Education Department.

ANNEXURE – I

Qualification and Experience as Members of the State Council

A person shall be nominated as a member of the State Council under section 3(1) of the NCAHP

Rules, 2021 from the recognized category mentioned in column (2) of the Table below, unless

he/she possesses the qualification and experience specified in the corresponding entry in column

(3) thereof:

Serial

Number

Recognized

Categories

Experience and qualification for Member of the Council

*Eligibility Criteria*

Section 3(1)

NCAHP Rules, 2021 & Section 22(3)(e) NCAHP Act,2021

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

Medical Laboratory

& Life Sciences

a. Life Science

professions

b. Medical

Laboratory

Sciences

Professions

M.Sc. (Biotechnology) or M.Sc. (Biochemistry) with a

minimum 15 years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of

academic / practice experience working in the Healthcare

sector.

ii.

M.Sc. in Medical Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Medical

Microbiology and Medical Biochemistry with a minimum 15

years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of academic /

practice experience.

iii.

M.Sc. in any of the following courses with a minimum of 15

years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of academic

/practice experience in the Healthcare sector –

a. Genetics.

b. Applied Genetics.

c. Microbial Genetics.

d. Bioinformatics.

e. Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.

f. Stem Cell and tissue Engineering.

g. Forensic Sciences; or M.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology /

Pathology Technology with a minimum 15 years of which

7 years in leadership capacity of academic / practice

experience.

(2)

Trauma, Burn Care

and Surgical/

Anesthesia related

Technology

a. Trauma and

Burn Care

Professions

M.Sc. degree in Anesthesiology / Operation Theatre

Technology with a minimum 15 years of which 7 years in

leadership capacity of experience post qualification; or

ii.

M. Sc. in Emergency and Trauma Care / Operation Theatre

Technician with a minimum 15 years of which 7 years in

leadership capacity of experience.

b. Surgical and

Anesthesia-

Technology

Professions

(3)

Physiotherapy

Professions

Master of Physiotherapy with a minimum 15 years of which

7 years in leadership capacity of experience post Masters

(4)

Nutrition Science

Professions

M.Sc. in Dietetics or Applied Nutrition with a minimum 15

years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of experience;

ii.

M.Sc. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition

with a minimum of 15 years of which 7 years in leadership

capacity of experience working in healthcare sector

(5)

Ophthalmic Sciences

Professions

Master of Optometry or Ophthalmic Technology with a

minimum 15 years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of

experience.

(6)

Occupational

Therapy Professions

A Post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy with a

minimum 15 years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of

experience

(7)

Community Care,

Behavioral Health

Sciences and other

Professions

M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 15 years of which 7 years in

leadership capacity of experience in –

a. Disaster Management; or

b. Environmental Science; or

c. Public Health

d. Occupational Health; or

e. *Psychology; or

f. *Psychometry and

g. *Psychosocial rehabilitation.

h. *Psychotherapy and Counselling

i. Podiatric; or

ii.

A post-graduate degree in Social Work with a minimum

years of academic / practice experience

*The above courses when they are not under the ambit of

Rehabilitation Council of India, only under such circumstances shall

be considered under KSAHC and should be working in the Healthcare

sector.

(8)

Medical Radiology,

Imaging and

Therapeutic

Technology

Professions

M.Sc. Radiation Technology or Radiation Physics with a

minimum 15 years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of

academic or practice experience.

ii.

M.Sc. degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography

or Radio Therapy or Medical Imaging Technology or X-

Ray Technology with a minimum 15 years of which 7 years

in leadership capacity of experience

(9)

Medical

Technologists and

Physician Associate

M.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology or M.Sc. Echocardiography,

or M.Sc. Cardiac Perfusion Technology, M.Sc. Neuroscience

Technology with a minimum of 15 years of which 7 years in

leadership capacity academic or practice experience.

ii.

M.Sc. Physician Associate with a minimum of 15 years of

which 7 years in leadership capacity academic or practice

experience or

iii.

M.Sc. Respiratory Therapy Technology or Renal Dialysis

Therapy with a minimum 15 years of which 7 years in

leadership capacity of experience post qualification.

(10)

Health Information

Management and

Health Informatic

Professions

M.Sc. degree in Medical Record Science or Health

Information Management or Health Informatics with a

minimum 15 years of which 7 years in leadership capacity of

experience.

Note: Additional /New Courses as updated by the NCAHP and under the scope of the council will

be updated at regular intervals.

ANNEXURE II

The officers and Officials of the State Council and recruitment method

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND & HEALTH CARE COUNCIL

Chairperson

KSAHC Rules

Secretary

KSAHC Rules

Members: 15 YEARS POST PG EXPERIENCE

One Director or Additional Director or Joint Director

representing medical or health sciences in the State

Government

KSAHC Rules

Two persons not below the rank of Dean or Head of

the Department from any medical colleges of the

State Government

KSAHC Rules

CATEGORY

Members: 15 YEARS POST PG EXPERIENCE

NUMBER

President of the Autonomous Boards constituted by

the State Council



Under-graduate Allied and Healthcare

Education Board

KSAHC Rules



Post-graduate Allied and Healthcare Education

Board

KSAHC Rules



Allied and Healthcare Professions Assessment

and Rating Board

KSAHC Rules



Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and

Registration Board

KSAHC Rules

Two persons representing charitable institutions

engaged in education or service in connection with

any recognized category

KSAHC Rules

Two persons representing each of the recognized

categories specified in the Schedule of the Act



Medical Laboratory & Life Sciences (a) Life

Science professions (b) Medical Laboratory

Sciences Professions

KSAHC Rules



Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/ Anesthesia

related Technology (a) Trauma and Burn Care

Professions (b) Surgical and Anesthesia-related

Technology Professional

KSAHC Rules



Physiotherapy Professions

KSAHC Rules



Nutrition Science Professions

KSAHC Rules



Ophthalmic Sciences Professions

KSAHC Rules



Occupational Therapy Professions

KSAHC Rules



Community Care, Behavioral Health Sciences

and other Professional

KSAHC Rules



Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic

Technology Professional

KSAHC Rules



Medical Technologists and Physician Associate

KSAHC Rules



Health Information Management and Health

Informatic Professional

KSAHC Rules

List of Other Secretarial Officers Post & Method of Appointment

Sl. No

Post

No. of Post

Method of Appointment

Section Officer

Deputation

basis

from

the

Secretariat

Service

/ Senior Superintendent under DME / Health Services

Clerk-cum Data

Entry Operator

On contract basis for a tenure of one year as per the usual terms and

conditions issued from time to time from Finance department after

giving sufficient break for renewal of contract subject to the condition

that

claim

will

made

for

regularization.

Confidential

Assistant

On contract basis for a tenure of one year as per the usual terms and

conditions

issued

from

time

to time from Finance department after giving sufficient break for

renewal

contract

subject

the

condition

that

claim will be made for regularization.

Office Assistant

On contract basis for a tenure of one year as per the usual terms and

conditions

issued

from

time

to time from Finance department after giving sufficient break for

renewal of contract subject to the condition that no claim will be

made for regularization.

Driver

On contract basis for a tenure of one year as per the usual terms and

conditions

issued

from

time

to time from Finance department after giving sufficient break for

renewal of contract subject to the condition that no claim will be

made for regularization.

Part time Sweeper

daily

wages

basis

for

tenure

179

days

subject to the condition that no claim will be made for regularization

in future

TOTAL POSTS

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ANNEXURE – III

Fee Applicable for State Allied and Healthcare Professional Registration

Sl. No

Purpose

Amount Rs.

1. Provisional Registration for Internship

Rs. 500/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

2. Registration/ Renewal of Registration

Rs.3,000/ - or as amended by Government

from time to time

3. Every additional qualification

Rs.2,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

Penalty for restoration of the same

to the register after removal for

non-payment.

Rs.1500/- per Month or as amended by

Government from time to time

5. ^{Certified copy of an entry in the}

Rs.1500/ - or as amended by Government

from time to time

6. Issue of duplicate certificate

Rs.4,000/ - or as amended by Government

from time to time

7. ^{Application form for Registration or}

Renewal of Registration

Rs.1500/ - or as amended by Government

from time to time

ANNEXURE – IV

Fee Applicable for State Allied and Healthcare New Institutions

Sl. No.

Purpose

Amount in Rs.

1. Application form for Recognition of

Allied &Healthcare Institutions

Rs.5,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

2. First Time Registration of Existing

Institutions

Rs.2,00,000/- or amended by

Government from time to time

3. Existing institutions new course

Registration

Rs.30,000/- or amended by Government from

time to time

4. New Institution First Time Registration Rs.2,00,000/- or amended by

Government from time to time

5. Change of Name of the Institution/

Management/ Address

Rs.50,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

6. Issue of duplicate certificate of

Recognition

Rs.15,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

7. Inspection for enhancement of seats

per course

Rs.50,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

8. Continuation of affiliation every three

years per course

Rs.30,000/- or as amended by Government

from time to time

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM - A

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 26)

APPLICATION FORM FOR REGISTRATION IN THE KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONALS’ REGISTER AND FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

(to be filled in with block letters)

Name of the applicant:

Gender: Male / Female / Other:

Age & Date of Birth (proof to be attached):

Parent’s Name (Full):

Are you a citizen of India

by birth or

by domicile

If so, the date of becoming Indian citizen:

Date and place of birth, with name

Revenue District and State:

Present occupation:

Present address (with pin code):

Permanent address (with pin code):

Name of the Police Station within the

Jurisdiction of which, the permanent address is

situated:

Aadhar Number

Phone Number

Landline with STD Code:

Mobile Phone No.:

Details of payment of fee towards Registration:

20. Details of educational qualifications prior to/other than allied healthcare qualifications

Educational Qualification

Name of School/ College

Board/University

Year of passing

15th Standard or equivalent

PUC or equivalent

Other

21. Details of Allied and Healthcare qualification for which registration is required, on Completion of

Internship (If internship is applicable.)

Name of

Qualification (s)

Name of

Institution/

College

Affiliating

University/

Authority

Whether

qualification

obtained

Name of

Qualification (s)

Name of

Institution/

College

Affiliating

University/

Authority

22. Any other remarks/information that applicant wants to submit:

Declaration

All the information/facts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and

belief. I am fully aware of the legal consequences in the event that any of the information is found to be

false.

Place:

Date:

Signature of Applicant

Note:

1. The application form should be properly and legibly filled in block letters.

2. Following documents are to be enclosed with the application:

3. Attested copy of Degree / Diploma Certificate OR attested copy of Provisional Degree/Diploma Certificate (if

Degree/Diploma Certificate is yet to be received from the University/Authority) shall be forwarded along with

the Application. Applicant shall produce the original Degree/Diploma or as the case may, original Provisional

Certificate for verification, if so, required by the State Council at any stage. In the event of any discrepancy is

found, notwithstanding the fact that the applicant’s name was registered, the name of the applicant shall be

removed as provided under section 36 of the Act.

4. Duly attested copy of Certificate of Practical Training (Compulsory Rotating Internship- CRI) issued by the

Principal/ Dean of the College.

5. Proof of residence.

6. Two recent passport size photograph’s front view.

7. Signature on two self-adhesive slips provided with application.

8. The registration fee of Rs. 3,000/- to be paid along with the application as fee for registration, which shall be

paid in favor of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Fund.

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM-B

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Received the application(induplicate) from Sri/Smt/ Kum.

For grant of registration /of registration of additional qualification/of renewal/of Allied & Healthcare Professional on

………………………………

The list of enclosures attached to the application in the appropriate Form has been verified and found correct.

On verification it is found that the following documents mentioned in the list of enclosures are not actually enclosed.

…………………………..

This acknowledgement does not confer any right on the applicant for grant of registration /registration of additional

qualification/renewa1 of registration

Place: Signature of Secretary

Date: Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council

Office Seal

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – C

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 27)

Certificate under section 33(3) of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (Central

Act No.14 of 2021)

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL,

Website:

Email:

Registration Certificate

Registration No. KA……………….../…….…/20.... /KASAHC

Name

Male/Female/Other

Parent’s Name

Permanent Address with PIN Code, email and mobile

phone number

Date and Place of Registration

Qualification with full nomenclature and abbreviation

Professional Name & ISCO Code as per Schedule of the

Act

Year and Month in which Degree was awarded

It is hereby certified that this is a true copy of the entries pertaining to the name specified above, in the Karnataka State

Allied and Healthcare Council Professionals’ Register.

Dated: ………………………

(Seal) Secretary

Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council

Note:

Every Registered Practitioner should be careful to bring to the Secretary’s immediate notice, details regarding any change

in his address and answer all enquiries that may be sent to him by the Secretary in regard thereto in order that his correct

address may be duly inserted in the Register of Registered Practitioners.

This Certificate shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of registration and shall be renewed as per the

Regulations for the respective profession.

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM - D

(See Rule 28)

Certificate under section 33(3) of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (Central

Act No.14 of 2021)

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL,

website:

email:

Registration Certificate

Registration No. KA……………….../…….…/20.... /KASAHC - DUPLICATE

Name

Male/Female/Other

Parent’s Name

Permanent Address with PIN Code, email and mobile

phone number

Date and Place of Registration

Qualification with full nomenclature and abbreviation

Professional Name & ISCO Code as per Schedule of the

Act

Year and Month in which Degree was awarded

It is hereby certified that this is a true copy of the entries pertaining to the name specified above, in the Karnataka State

Allied and Healthcare Council Professionals’ Register.

Dated: ………………………

(Seal) Secretary

Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council

Note:

Every Registered Practitioner should be careful to bring to the Secretary’s immediate notice, details regarding any

change in his address and answer all enquiries that may be sent to him by the Secretary in regard thereto in order that

his correct address may be duly inserted in the Register of Registered Practitioners.

This Certificate shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of registration and shall be renewed as per the

Regulations for the respective profession.

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – E

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 29)

APPLICATION FORM

Registration of Additional Qualification(s) under section 18of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare

Professions Act, 2021

(to be filled in with block letters)

Name of the Professional:

Primary Qualification Registration Number:

Primary Registered qualification with year of awarding:

Address and Phone No.as given in the Register:

Aadhaar No.:

Email:

Present Address in Block capitals with PIN: Code & Phone No. (If different from the one: at serial number 4 above):

Permanent Address in Block Capitals with: PIN Code & Phone No. (If different from the: one at serial number 4

above):

Details of Additional Qualification: applied for:

Name of

Qualification(s)

Name of

Institute

/College

University/

Authority

Whether

qualification

obtained

through regular

learning mode

Duration of the

Course (with

Internship)

Name and

Address of the

Hospital/ Institute

of Internship

Date of

Admission and

Month and Year

of awarding

qualification

Date: …

Signature of the Candidate

DECLARATION

I solemnly affirm and declare that the above entries made by me are

correct.

Signature of the Candidate

Name:

Date:

Instruction to Candidates for filling the application for Registration of additional qualification(s).

1. The application form should be properly and legibly filled in.

2. A non-refundable crossed Bank Draft of Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) for each

qualification, drawn in favor of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Fund and shall accompany

the application as fee. Fees may also be paid online.

3. Attested copies (By Gazette Officer) of Degree/Diploma Provisional Certificate shall be attached with

application.

4. The application shall be forwarded direct to the Secretary, KSAHP Council

Note:

The certificate will be issued only to those who possess a recognized basic Allied Healthcare qualification and

subsequently have obtained recognized Postgraduate qualification (s) or any other qualification of the same profession

as per provisions of the Act.

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – F

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 29)

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION

Application Number & Date:

Additional Qualification Registration Number & Date:

Original Registration Number & Date.

Name of the Original Qualification registered:

Name of the Additional Qualification Registered:

This is to certify that Sri/Smt/Kum…………………………………………………………. has duly registered his/her

additional qualification with the Council and is entitled to practice as an Allied and Healthcare Professional

in…………………………………….

Name

Name of the

Father/Husband

Qualification & Date of passing

of the Examination with Hall

Ticket No.

Name of the

Institution

Address of the Allied

Healthcare Professional

This certificate is valid till………………and must be renewed on………………………

Signature &Name of the Secretary

SEAL OF THE OFFICE

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – G

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 30)

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

The Secretary,

The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Professional Council

Sir/Madam

I request you to renew my Registration for a period of five (5) years for which

I……………………………….....................................................furnish the following particulars:

Date of issue of existing Certificate of Registration (Enclosed the original Certificate)

Date of Expiry of existing Registration

Particular so renewal fee paid (D.D. No._______________, Name of the Bank, and Date) (Original D.D enclosed).

I hereby declare that the contents mentioned in the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge

(Signature )

(Name and full address of the Applicant)

Place:

Date:

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – H

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 30)

Certificate under section 36(3) of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (Central

Act No.14 of 2021)

website:

email:

Certificate of Renewal of Registration

Registration No. KA……………….../…….…/20.... /KASAHC

Application No. and Date

Date of issue of the existing Certificate of Registration

Date of expiry of existing Registration

Date of renewal of Registration

Renewal of Registration valid up to

This is to certify that the Registration in the name of Sri / Smt / Kum

…………………………………………………………………. with the council is here by renewed under the provisions

of National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 and subject to the following conditions to

practice as an Allied and Healthcare Professional in ___________________________

This Renewal of Registration shall be in force for a period of Five (5) years from the date of issue.

This Certificate shall be produced whenever it is required to the officer of the Council.

The candidate shall not violate the provisions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act,

2021 as may be amended from time to time and the rules made there under.

Place: Signature of Secretary

Date: Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council

Office Seal

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – I

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

NOTICE

Date:

Reference No

To,

Sri/Smt/Kum. ____

I hereby give you notice that information and evidence have been placed before the council with the following charge

against you viz.

And that in relation thereto you have been guilty of infamous conduct in professional aspect

That you were convicted on the day of at for the following offence viz.,

You are hereby required to attend before the undersigned at………………………on

……………………………………… at the O/o The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council to submit your

explanation in writing to the above charges to establish any denial or defense along with documents relevant to the

matter.

You are hereby further informed that if you do not attend as required above the undersigned will proceed with the

material available with him and decide the matter.

Secretary

Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Professional Council

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM - J

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 26)

REJECTION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF REGISTRATION/ RENEWAL OF RECOGNITION

Application Number and Date:

Date of Inspection:

Reference Number and Date:

In exercise of the powers conferred under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Act, 2021, the Council

hereby reject the application for grant of recognition/ renewal of recognition submitted by; -

(1)

Name and address of the Applicant

(2)

Reasons for Rejection of the Application

Signature & Name of the Secretary

(Office seal)

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – K

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 26)

APPEAL FOR REASONS/ RECONSIDER REJECTION OF REGISTRATION

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM –L

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 31)

RESTORATION OF NAME

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – M

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 4)

STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL ENGAGEMENTS OR INVOLVEMENT ON FIRST

APPOINTMENT AND AT THE TIME OF DEMITTING OFFICE

S. No

Relation

Name

Professional position held

in last three years from the

date of declarations, if any

Commercial engagements /

involvement held in last

three years from the date of

declarations, if any

Self

Spouse

Dependent - 1

Dependent - 2

Dependent - 3

• Add more rows, if necessary.

Date:

Signature of the Secretary

Name

Principal Secretaryto Government.

(Emblem of the State Council)

FORM – N

KARNATAKA STATE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

(See Rule 37)

Annual Report of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council for the Year20…. - 20….

Introduction.

Description of the Constitution of the State Council.

Description on the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council.

Objectives of the State Council.

Functions of the State Council.

Autonomous Boards u/s 29 of the Act - its constitution and functions etc.

Advisory Boards u/s 31 of the Act and its functions.

Standardization of curriculum and scope of practice with respect to each profession under the various professional

categories.

Task shifting.

Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals.

Accreditation and Rating of Institutions.

Growth of Allied and Healthcare Education System, in Karnataka, in particular.

Universities/Institutions/Colleges

Faculty strength

Students’ strength

No. of Graduated students

Employment statistics (Addition of workforce in the current year, percentage of students without employment etc.)

Research Development in Universities/Institutions

Condensed statistics on Growth of Allied and Healthcare Education.

Guidelines for determination of fees for seats in private Institutions and Deemed Universities.

Common Entrance Examination

Exit-cum-Licensing Examination

National Teachers Eligibility Test

Assessment of Health Care, including Human Resources for Health and Healthcare Infrastructure and Road map for its

development in the State.

Website

Legal matters

Vigilance

Right to Information

Accounts and Establishment, including annual audit report

Publications

Miscellaneous

Date:

Chairperson

Karnataka State

Allied and Healthcare Council

Secretary

Karnataka State

Allied and Healthcare Council

By order of the Governor,

____________________

Principal Secretary.

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