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Withdrawal by the Indian Nursing Council of its recognition of Nalhati Institute of Nursing for conducting GNM and B.Sc(N) courses, under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

Detailed Summary

The Indian Nursing Council, through a Withdrawal Order dated 25 April 2024 (F. No. 18-32/15237-INC), issued under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), withdraws recognition of Nalhati Institute of Nursing, situated at Haripur Podhra, Nalhati, Birbhum, District Birbhum 731243, West Bengal, previously recognized by the State Government of West Bengal and West Bengal Nursing Council to conduct GNM and B.Sc(N) courses, with effect from 29 November 2023. The order recites that a withdrawal notice dated 27 February 2023 was issued to the Chief Secretary (Health & FW), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, and to the institute, requesting the State Government's recommendation on the institution's suitability; no recommendation was received from the State Government and the institution itself did not respond. Based on an inspection report dated 21 September 2022 finding deficiencies in clinical and teaching facilities, the Council, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Act, declares that persons holding a recognized GNM or B.Sc(N) qualification from Nalhati Institute of Nursing shall be entitled to registration only in the State of West Bengal, subject to orders of the West Bengal State Government. The order was issued as ADVT.-III/4/Exty./053/2024-25 and signed by Lt. Col (Dr.) Sarvjeet Kaur, Secretary.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-27042024-253893 EXTRAORDINARY PART III-Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 284] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024/VAISAKHA 6, 1946 2721 GI/2024 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL New Delhi, the 25th April, 2024 WITHDRAWAL ORDER F.No. 18-32/15237-INC:— In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following order:— Whereas Nalhati Institute of Nursing situated at Haripur Podhra, Nalhati, Birbhum, Distt. Birbhum 731243, West Bengal is recognized by State Government of West Bengal and West Bengal Nursing Council to conduct GNM and B.Sc(N) Course. Whereas, a notice no. 18-32/15237-INC dated 27/02//2023 for withdrawal of Recognition under section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 addressed to Chief Secretary (Health &FW) Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, Swasthya Bhawan, 04th Floor, B Wing, GN – 29, Sector – V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal was issued. Copy of the notice dated 27/02/2023 was also enclosed to Nalhati Institute of Nursing situated at Haripur Podhra, Nalhati, Birbhum, Distt. Birbhum 731243, West Bengal. In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit their recommendations to the Council as respects Suitability of the nursing institution. Whereas, the Council has not received any recommendation from the State Government as respects the case of Nalhati Institute of Nursing. Even the institution Nalhati Institute of Nursing has not responded to the notices issued. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. Perusal of the inspection report dated 21/09/2022 would show that the institution is deficient in many respects especially those relating to deficiencies i.e., clinical and teaching facilities. Now therefore, the Council exercising powers under section 14(3)(b) of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 declares that with effect from 29/11/2023 any person holding a recognized qualification of GNM and B.Sc(N) Nalhati Institute of Nursing situated at Haripur Podhra, Nalhati, Birbhum, Distt. Birbhum 731243, West Bengal shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of West Bengal subject to the orders of State government of West Bengal. Lt. Col (Dr.) Sarvjeet Kaur, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./053/2024-25] 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.

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