Mumbai, Apr 13 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Monday proposed amendments to the act governing the state Medical Council, allowing the appointment of members through a nomination process instead of elections.
The Maharashtra Medical Council, a statutory body responsible for the registration and regulation of doctors in the state, oversees ethical standards in the medical profession and matters related to medical education.
Medical practitioners are required to register with the council, which was established under the Maharashtra Medical Council Act, 1965.
According to an official statement, a high-level committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Department of Medical Education and Research has proposed amendments to the act.
The committee of experts studied the structure of medical councils in other states as well as the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and submitted its report.
The proposed amendments will allow appointment of council members through nomination rather than elections, the statement said.
The council will have a balanced representation of experts and members from the field of medical education, and the selection process for membership will be transparent and merit-based, it said.
Additionally, the number of members will be increased from 18 to 23, it stated, adding that the changes are expected to make the council more efficient, accountable, and dynamic in its functioning. PTI PR ARU
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