This Extraordinary Gazette Notification from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, dated August 20, 2024, announces the commencement date for certain provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023).
Key Changes
The notification specifies December 31, 2024, as the effective date for the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, specifically those related to serial number 9 and corresponding entries in the Schedule of the Act. These provisions pertain to amendments related to the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (8 of 1948).
The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, aims to decriminalize minor offenses and simplify compliance procedures. This notification activates a specific part of this decriminalization effort concerning the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Impact Analysis
Impact on Pharmacies and Pharmaceutical Companies
Businesses should proactively assess the impact of these amendments on their operations and take necessary steps to ensure compliance before the deadline.
Impact on Regulatory Bodies
This might involve updating guidelines, training personnel, and revising enforcement procedures to align with the decriminalization of minor offenses.
Impact on the Public
The public may indirectly benefit from the amendments, as the decriminalization of minor offenses under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, could lead to a more streamlined and less punitive regulatory environment for pharmacies.
Suggested Action Items
Provide training to staff on the updated regulations and compliance procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The issuing authority of the notification.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023): The Act under which the notification is issued, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses and simplify compliance procedures.
Pharmacy Act, 1948 (8 of 1948): The Act that is amended by the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, that are coming into effect on December 31, 2024.
Central Government of India: The entity that has the power to implement the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023.
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स.ं 3189] नई दिल्ली, मगं लवार, अगस्ट्त 20, 2024/श्रावण 29, 1946
No. 3189] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024/SHRAVANA 29, 1946
स्ट्वास्ट््य और पररवार कल्याण मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 19 अगस्ट्त , 2024
का.आ. 3505(अ).—केंद्रीय सरकार, िन जवश्वास (उपबंधों का संिोधन) अजधजनयम, 2023 (2023 का 18) की धारा 1 की
उपधारा (2) द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, 31 दिसंबर, 2024 को उस तारीख के रूप में जनयत करती है, जिसको उि
अजधजनयम के उपबंध, िहां तक उनका संबंध क्रम सं. 9, और उि अजधजनयम की अनुसूची में उससे संबंध प्रजवजियों से है, िो भेषिी
अजधजनयम, 1948 (1948 का 8) से संबद्ध हैं, लागू होंगे ।
[फा. सं. िेड-28020/19/2023-एएचएस]
पुष्पेंद्र रािपूत, संयक्ु त सजचव
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th August, 2024
S.O. 3505(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Jan Vishwas
(Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023), the Central Government hereby appoints the 31st December, 2024
as the date on which the provisions of the said Act, in so far as it relates to serial number 9 and the entries relating
thereto in the Schedule of the said Act, relating the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (8 of 1948) shall come into force.
[F. No. Z-28020/19/2023-AHS]
PUSHPENDRA RAJPUT, Jt. Secy.
5264 GI/2024
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