# The Pharmacy Act, 1948, Section 5: President and Vice-President of Central Council

- Act: The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Act 8 of 1948)
- In force from: 1948-03-04
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pharmacy-act-1948/section/5/

## Text

(1) The President and Vice-President of the Central Council shall be elected by the members of the said Council from among themselves. 1***** (2) 2[The President] or Vice-President shall hold office as such for a term not exceeding five years and not extending beyond the expiry of his term as member of the Central Council, but subject to his being a member of the Central Council, he shall be eligible for re-election: 3[Provided that if his term of office as a member of the Central Council expires before the expiry of the full term for which he is elected as President or Vice-President, he shall, if he is re-elected or renominated as a member of the Central Council, continue to hold office as President or Vice-President for the full term for which he is elected to such office.]

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