In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act,

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-20072026-274650 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 462] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026/ASHADHA 26, 1948 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 17th July, 2026. F.No. 18-02/Govt./2024 - INC.- In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following order: - Whereas, the following institutions located in the State of Andhra Pradesh were recognized by the State Government and the Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses. Whereas, a notice no. 18-02/Govt./2024 - INC (65477) dated 26.11.2024 for withdrawal of recognition under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to the Principal Secretary, Health Medical and Family Welfare Deptt., Government of Andhra Pradesh, 5th Block, Ground Floor, Room No. 157, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi 522503, Andhra Pradesh. A copy of the notice dated 26.11.2024 was also sent to the Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council. In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit its recommendations to the Council regarding the suitability of the nursing institutions. Whereas, the Council has not received any remarks or recommendation from the State Government or the Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council regarding the suitability of the below-mentioned institution. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. The Indian Nursing Council records show that these institutions have failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years and were found deficient/unsuitable for conducting nursing programme. Now therefore, the Council, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, hereby declares that with effect from 11.09.2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from the following institution shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Andhra Pradesh. 1. Karuna School Of Nursing, Tanuku- 534211 West Godavari district - Andhra pradesh, Tanuku, Distt. West Godavari, Pin Code - 534211 Andhra Pradesh (GNM) Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./231/2026-27] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.