October 16, 2026 03:22 am (IST)
Cabinet approves introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament subject to modifications of drafting or consequential nature, if any, as may be considered necessary by the Legislative Department by amending the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948). The amendment will reduce the redundancy.
The clauses being amended include those pertaining to certain modifications in the provisions of the Dentists Act, 1948 with regard to:
the Membership of the Dental Council of India under clause (f) of section 3 and
the Membership of State and Joint State Dental Councils under clause (b) of section 21 and clause (b) of section 23 of the said Act.
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