Executive Summary:
This notification announces the 9th Amendment Regulations of 2017 to the Dental Council of India Regulations of 2006, concerning the establishment of new dental colleges, opening higher courses, and increasing admission capacity. The amendment, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, introduces a new regulation (11A) regarding the potential withdrawal of recognition for dental institutions failing to meet required standards.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Title and Effective Date:**
* These regulations are called the "Dental Council of India Establishment of New Dental Colleges, Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental Colleges 9th Amendment Regulations, 2017."
* The regulations take effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Insertion of New Regulation 11A:**
* A new Regulation 11A is inserted after Regulation 11 in the Dental Council of India Regulations, 2006.
* **Regulation 11A: Stop of Admissions:**
* The Dental Council may recommend to the Central Government the withdrawal of recognition of dental qualifications at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels if an institution fails to meet the required standards for staff, building, equipment, accommodation, training, and other facilities as per the Dentists Act, 1948.
* The Central Government may take action, including stopping admissions to courses of study and training, based on the circumstances of each case.
* Dental institutions will be granted an opportunity for a hearing before any action is taken.
Impact Analysis:
* **Dental Institutions:**
* Impact: Institutions not meeting the Dental Council's standards may face withdrawal of recognition for their dental qualifications, potentially leading to a stop on admissions.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the standards prescribed in the Dentists Act, 1948, and related rules and regulations, as amended, regarding staff, facilities, and training. Prepare to present their case if concerns regarding their compliance are raised.
* **Dental Council of India:**
* Impact: The Council is empowered to assess dental institutions' compliance with prescribed standards and recommend the withdrawal of recognition to the Central Government.
* Action Required: Implement procedures for assessing compliance and reporting findings to the Central Government.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: The Central Government is responsible for reviewing the Dental Council's recommendations and taking appropriate action, including potentially stopping admissions at non-compliant institutions.
* Action Required: Establish a process for reviewing recommendations from the Dental Council and implementing appropriate measures, including the potential stoppage of admissions.
* **Students (Current and Prospective):**
* Impact: Students attending or planning to attend institutions that do not meet the Dental Council's standards may be affected by the potential withdrawal of recognition and stoppage of admissions.
* Action Required: Prospective students should verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling. Current students should monitor the status of their institution's accreditation.
Key Entities Referenced
Dental Council of India: An organisation responsible for regulating dental education and practice in India.
Dentists Act, 1948: A legislative act governing the regulation of the dental profession in India. Section 20 and 16 A are mentioned in the document.
Central Government: The Union Government of India, which has sanctioning authority over the Dental Council of India's regulations.
Dental Council of India Establishment of New Dental Colleges, Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental Colleges Regulations, 2006: The main regulations being amended by this notification, concerning the establishment and operation of dental colleges in India.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Dental Council of India Establishment of New Dental Colleges, Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental Colleges 9th Amendment Regulations, 2017: The title of the current amendment to the 2006 regulations.
Dr. Sabyasachi Saha: Secretary of the Dental Council of India, as indicated by the signature at the end of the notification.
Gazette of India: The official government publication in which the notification is published.
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DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th July, 2017
No. DE-22-2017.— In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Dental Council of India under Section 20 of the
Dentists Act, 1948, the Dental Council of India, with the previous sanction of the Central Government, hereby makes the
following Amendments to the existing Principal “Dental Council of India (Establishment of New Dental Colleges,
Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental Colleges)
Regulations, 2006” published and notified in Part III, Section 4 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated
12.01.2016:–
1. Short title and commencement:-
(i) These Regulations may be called the “Dental Council of India (Establishment of New Dental
Colleges, Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission
Capacity in Dental Colleges) (9th Amendment) Regulations, 2017”.
(ii) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the “Dental Council of India (Establishment of New Opening of New Dental College, Opening of
New Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental Colleges)
Regulations, 2006”, after Regulation 11, a new regulation 11 A shall be inserted:-
Stop of admissions
“11A When, upon report by the Executive Committee or the Visitor it appears to the Council that—
Any recognized Dental institution does not satisfy the requirement of the Council at undergraduate
and/or postgraduate level in terms of staff, building, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities as
prescribed in the Dentist’s Act, 1948 and Rules & Regulations made thereunder, as amended from time to time
it may recommend to the Central Government for withdrawal of recognition of such dental qualification at
undergraduate and/or postgraduate level under section 16 A of the Dentists Act and the Central Government
may take appropriate action thereon as it may think fit in the facts and circumstances of each case including
stoppage of admission at such course(s) of study and training, after an opportunity of hearing is granted to such
dental institution”.
Dr. SABYASACHI SAHA, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./136/17]
Foot Note: The Principal Regulations, namely, the Dental Council of India (Establishment of New Dental Colleges,
Opening of New of Higher Course of Study or Training and Increase of Admission Capacity in Dental
Colleges) Regulations, 2006, were published in Part III, Section, Section (4) of the Gazette of India vide
Notification dated the 12th January, 2006 and amended vide notification dated 16.01.2006, 21.02.2006,
03.11.2006, 22.05.2012, 11.03.2016.
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