Date: 2014-12-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt, after consulting the Veterinary Council of India, hereby makes the following further amendments in the First Schedule to the said Act.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, announces amendments to the First Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act of 1984. The amendment recognizes a veterinary qualification granted by Tripura University under specific conditions. This change is effective from December 30, 2014, and pertains to students admitted during the 2009-2010 period.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Details:**
* A new serial number and entry (83) are inserted into the First Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
* The entry recognizes the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree from Tripura University.
* **Qualification Specifics:**
* Recognition applies to students admitted to the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at R.K. Nagar, Agartala, Tripura, during the 2009-2010 academic year.
* The veterinary qualification is recognized only when granted on September 3, 2014, and not before or after this date.
* **Authority:**
* The Central Government, after consulting the Veterinary Council of India, has made these amendments, exercising powers conferred by subsection 2 of Section 15 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
* **Reference to Previous Amendments:**
* A list of 31 previous notifications amending the First Schedule to the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, is provided, ranging from 1990 to 2014.
Impact Analysis:
Veterinary Council of India:
* Impact: The Veterinary Council of India is impacted as its Act's schedule is formally amended, and it was consulted in the decision-making process.
* Action Required: Update records to reflect the recognized qualification from Tripura University and ensure compliance with the specified conditions.
Tripura University and College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry:
* Impact: The recognition of their B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree, for a specific period, impacts the institution.
* Action Required: Communicate the specifics of the recognized qualification to relevant alumni (2009-2010 batch) and ensure future degree-granting practices align with the Veterinary Council of India's standards.
Students Admitted in 2009-2010 at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Tripura:
* Impact: Their B.V.Sc. & A.H. degrees granted on September 3, 2014, are now recognized veterinary qualifications.
* Action Required: Utilize their recognized qualification for relevant professional opportunities and ensure compliance with any further requirements from the Veterinary Council of India.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984: A central act of India, specifically Section 15, is referenced as the source of power for the notification.
Veterinary Council of India: An organization consulted by the Central Government before making amendments to the First Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
Ministry of Agriculture: The ministry under which the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries falls.
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries: The specific department within the Ministry of Agriculture issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The location from which the notification was issued.
Tripura University: A university whose veterinary science degree program is being recognized under specific conditions.
Agartala, Tripura: The location of the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, affiliated with Tripura University.
R.K. Nagar, Agartala Tripura: The specific location of the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry