State Act

The Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, 1961.

31. By-laws.— (1) The 3[Council] may, with the previous sanction of the State Government, make by-laws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for the following matters, namely :— (a) the examinations to be held by it; (b) the qualifications for admission to and the courses of studies for the examinations ; (c) the standard of passing; (d) the degree, diploma, certificate or other like award to be conferred upon those who pass the examinations, and the manner of conferring such degree, diploma, certificate or award; (e) the language in which the examinations shall be conducted; (f) the conditions of appointment of examiners, paper-setters, moderators and other persons appointed and fees to be paid to them, the conduct of examination and the fees to be charged for the conduct of examinations; (g) the conditions for the recognition of teachers in recognised institutions; (h) the number of students to be admitted to recognised institutions; (i) the language in which instructions shall be given in recognised institutions; (j) such other matters as may be necessary for the exercise of the powers and performance of duties and functions by the 4[Council] under this Act. (2) The State Government on receiving the draft by-laws may sanction or refuse to sanction the same, or sanction subject to such modifications as it may think fit or return them to the 5[Council] for further consideration. (3) All by-laws when sanctioned, shall be published in the Official Gazette by the State Government. (4) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, cancel any by-law.