Indian Veterinary Council Act : Practice by unregistered persons. Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Veterinary Council Act,1984

Act No : 52

Section : Practice by unregistered persons.

57. Practice by unregistered persons.-(1) After the expiry of one year from the date appointed under sub-section (2) of section 45, no person, other than a registered veterinary practitioner or a person permitted by the State Government under the proviso to clause (b) of section 30 shall practise veterinary medicine or render minor veterinary services, as the case may be, in that State. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable on first conviction with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, and on any subsequent conviction with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine not exceeding five thousand rupees or with both.