State Act

The Goa Ayurvedic and other Allied Indian Systems of Medicine Council Act, 2019

41. False assumption of certificate or diploma to be an offence.— Whoever falsely assumes or uses any title or description or any addition to his name implying that he holds a degree, diploma, license or certificate conferred, granted or issued by an association or institution recognized or authorized under this Act or that he is qualified to practice the Ayurvedic System of Medicine and other Allied Indian System of Medicines under the provisions of this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 50,000 or with both for the first such offence and for such subsequent offences with double the fine and imprisonment specified for first offence.