## Report on the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 2nd Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 2nd Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India. This order addresses difficulties arising from the inability of State Governments/Union Territories to constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils within the originally stipulated timeframe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The core purpose of the order is to extend the deadline for the constitution of these councils. The key finding is that the order provides a one-year extension from the commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, for State Governments/Union Territories to establish the necessary councils.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 2nd Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021, based solely on the content of the provided official gazette notification. This report aims to outline the amendment's objectives, provisions, and potential impact on relevant stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This order is an amendment related to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (14 of 2021).
* **Core Objective:** As inferred from the provided text, the core objective of this order is to remove difficulties encountered in the timely constitution of State Allied and Healthcare Councils as mandated by Section 22 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text indicates that the reason for this specific amendment is the disruption caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. This disruption prevented State Governments/Union Territories from establishing State Allied and Healthcare Councils within the six-month timeframe initially prescribed by Section 22 of the Act. This order aims to address the non-compliance with the provisions due to the unforeseen pandemic-related challenges.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This order specifically amends the implementation timeline for the constitution of State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
* **Original Policy Part Affected (Inferred):** Section 22 (1) of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which originally stipulated a six-month deadline for the constitution of State Councils.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The order clarifies that all State Governments/Union Territories shall constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils within one year from the date of commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The order extends the deadline by an additional six months, providing State Governments/Union Territories with a total of one year from the commencement of the Act to establish the councils. This provides additional time for the establishment of the councils considering the circumstances.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this order are:
* State Governments/Union Territories: As they are responsible for constituting the State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
* The Allied and Healthcare Professions: As the establishment of the State Councils is critical for the implementation and regulation of the profession at the state level.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The State Governments/Union Territories are responsible for implementing this order by constituting the State Allied and Healthcare Councils. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare appears to be the central governing body overseeing the Act's implementation.
* **Timelines:** The text specifies that the councils must be constituted within one year from the date of commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (i.e., May 25, 2021).
* **Specific to the changes:** The order effectively delays the original implementation timeline, and stakeholders should adjust their strategies and planning to accommodate the extended deadline.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure that all State Allied and Healthcare Councils are constituted, albeit with a delayed timeline. This ensures that the objectives of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, can be effectively realized at the state level. The delay seeks to accommodate the difficulties created by the pandemic and allow State Governments/Union Territories sufficient time to fulfill their obligations.
**9. Conclusion:**
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 2nd Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021, is a crucial amendment that addresses the challenges faced by State Governments/Union Territories in constituting State Allied and Healthcare Councils due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By extending the deadline for council establishment, the order aims to facilitate the effective implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, and ensure the regulation and development of the allied and healthcare professions across the country.
Key Entities Referenced
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021: A central act of India, also referred to as 'the Act' in the document, related to allied and healthcare professions.
State Government: Refers to the government of individual states within India. The act requires these to constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
State Allied and Healthcare Council: A council to be constituted by each State Government as per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, responsible for exercising powers and discharging duties laid down under the Act.
Covid pandemic in India: Refers to the Covid-19 pandemic that affected India, causing delays in the constitution of State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
Central Government: The federal government of India, which exercises powers conferred by section 69 of the Act to address difficulties in implementing the Act.
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 2nd Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021: An order issued by the Central Government to remove difficulties in the implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
Union Territories: Refers to the union territories of India, which, along with state governments, are required to constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
New Delhi: The location where the order was issued.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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स.ं 4475] नई ददल्ली, बुधवार, नवम्ब र 24, 2021/अग्रहायण 3, 1943
No. 4475] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 3, 1943
स्ट्वास्ट््य और पररवार कल्याण मत्रं ालय
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 22 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 4842(अ).—िबदक राष्ट्रीय सहबद्ध और स्ट्वास्ट््य दखे -रेख वृजि आयोग अजधजनयम, 2021 (2021 का
14) (जिस े इसके आग े अजधजनयम कहा िाएगा) अजधजनयम की धारा 1(2) के संबंध म,ें ददनांक 25 मई, 2021 को लाग ू
दकया गया था।
और िबदक अजधजनयम की धारा 22 की उपधारा (1) म ें प्रावधान ह ै दक प्रत्येक राज्य सरकार, इस अजधजनयम के
प्रवततन की तारीख स े छह माह के भीतर, अजधसूचना द्वारा एक राज्य पररषद का गठन करेगी जिसे राज्य सहबद्ध और
स्ट्वास्ट््य दखे -रेख वृजि पररषद कहा िाएगा, िो इस अजधजनयम के तहत यथाजनधातररत िजियों का प्रयोग करेगी और
कततव्यों का जनवतहन करेगी।
और िबदक भारत म ें कोजवड महामारी की दसू री लहर के कारण, राज्य सरकारों द्वारा राज्य सहबद्ध और स्ट्वास्ट््य
दखे -रेख वृजि पररषद ें जनधातररत अवजध के भीतर गरठत नहीं की िा सकीं और उसके कारण अजधजनयम की धारा 22 के उि
उपबंधों के अनुपालन म ें करठनाईयां आईं।
और िबदक अजधजनयम की धारा 69 द्वारा प्रदि िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, केंद्र सरकार एतद्द्वारा उपयिुत
करठनाईयां को दरू करन े के जलए जनम्नजलजखत आदेि करती ह,ै नामत:-
6789 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
1. लघ ुिीषकत और प्रारंभ:
1. इस आदिे को राष्ट्रीय सहबद्ध और स्ट्वास्ट््य दखे -रेख वजृ ि आयोग जद्वतीय (करठनाइयों का समापन)
आदेि, 2021 कहा िाएगा।
2. यह रािपत्र म ेंप्रकािन की तारीख स े लाग ू होगा।
2. एतद्द्वारा स्ट्पष्ट दकया िाता ह ै सभी राज्य सरकारें/संघ राज्य क्षत्रे , राष्ट्रीय सहबद्ध और स्ट्वास्ट््य दखे रेख वृजि
अजधजनयम, 2021 के प्रवतनत की तारीख स े यथा िीघ्र परंत ु एक वष त के भीतर राज्य सहबद्ध और स्ट्वास्ट््य दखे -रेख वृजि
पररषदों का गठन करेंगे।
[फा. स.ं िडे -28016/03/2021-एएचएस]
वी. हके ाली जिमोमी, संयुि सजचव
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
ORDER
New Delhi, the 22nd November, 2021
S.O. 4842(E).— Whereas the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (14 of
2021) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) came into force on 25th May, 2021, in terms of Section 1(2) of the Act.
AND WHEREAS sub-section (1) of section 22 provides that every State Government shall, by notification,
within six months from the date of commencement of this Act, constitute a State Council to be called the State Allied
and Healthcare Council for exercising such powers and discharging such duties as may be laid down under this Act.
AND WHEREAS due to the second wave of the Covid pandemic in India, State Allied and Healthcare
Councils could not be constituted by State Governments within stipulated period and because of that difficulties have
arisen in compliance with the said provisions of section 22 of the Act.
AND WHEREAS, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 69 of the Act, the Central Government
hereby makes the following Order, to remove the above said difficulties, namely:
1. Short title and commencement:
(1) This Order may be called the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
2nd (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.
2. It is hereby clarified that All the State Governments/Union Territories shall, as soon as may be but within one
year from the date of commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021,
constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
[F. No. Z-28016/03/2021-AHS]
V. HEKALI ZHIMOMI, Jt. Secy.
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