16. Application for registration of name in register

16. Application for registration of name in register:

(1) A health professional, who has possessed the minimum qualifications as prescribed and intends to carry on the health profession, has to make an application, as prescribed, to the Council, for getting his/her name registered in the register, subject to this Act and the Rules framed hereunder.
(2) A health professional who is carrying on the health profession at the time of commencement of this Act has to make an application under Sub-section (1) for the registration of his/her name within six months after the date of commencement of this Act.
(3) A health professional who makes an application pursuant to Sub-section (1) or (2) for the registration of his/her name has to attach the certificate relating to his/her qualifications, recommendation letter, degree and the fees as prescribed with the application.