Persons not registered or on the List not to practise as nurse
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act, 1966 deals with persons not registered or on the List not to practise as nurse. No person other than a person registered under this Act or a person whose name is entered in the List shall practise or hold himself out, whether directly or by implication, as practising habitually or for personal gain, as a nurse. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1966.
(1) No person other than a person registered under this Act or a person whose name is entered in the List shall practise or hold himself out, whether directly or by implication, as practising habitually or for personal gain, as a nurse.
(2) Any person who acts in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees] for the first offence, to 2[two thousand rupees] for the second offence, and to 3[five thousand rupees] for any subsequent offence.
Section 28, The Maharashtra Nurses Act, 1966 (Act 40 of 1966).
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Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act is headed "Persons not registered or on the List not to practise as nurse". No person other than a person registered under this Act or a person whose name is entered in the List shall practise or hold himself out, whether directly or by implication, as practising habitually or for personal gain, as a nurse.
How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Maharashtra Nurses Act 1966 28, section 28 Maharashtra Nurses Act 1966, section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act enacted?
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act, cited as Maharashtra Nurses Act 1966 28, was enacted on 22 Dec 1966 as Act 40 of 1966. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 17. Preparation of Register1044 words
- 27. Regulation of nurses establishments761 words
- 38. Rules725 words
- 41. Repeal and saving650 words
- 44. Vesting of rights, duties, etc509 words
- 2. Definitions491 words
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