Section 21: Application for registration

21. Application for registration (1) Every person who wishes to be registered under section 20 shall apply in person to the Registrar in such form as may be prescribed. (2) An applicant under subsection (1) shall submit with his application— (a) in the case of a general practitioner, the original or a certified copy of his diploma in medicine; (b) in the case of a specialist, the original or a certified copy of his specialist qualification; (c) where the document referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) is written in a language other than English or French, a certified translation in English or French language of his diploma in medicine or specialist qualification; (d) evidence of any pre-registration training, where he has completed a pre-registration training; (e) his birth certificate or other acceptable evidence of his identity; (f) such other particulars as the Council may require. (3) Where the Registrar is satisfied that an applicant qualifies for registration under this Act, he may cause the name of the applicant to be entered in the appropriate register and inform the Council accordingly. (4) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) (a) and (b), the Registrar may, subject to such conditions as the Chairperson may determine, register an applicant if the applicant produces evidence to the satisfaction of the Chairperson that the applicant has obtained a diploma in medicine or a specialist qualification. (b) Where the name of the applicant is entered in the register pursuant to subsection (3) or paragraph (a), the Registrar shall, not later than 21 days from the date of receipt of the application, notify the applicant in writing of his registration. (5) Where the Registrar does not register an applicant under subsection (3) or (4), the Registrar shall refer the application to the Council for its decision. (6) Where the Council refuses an application, the Registrar shall, not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the application, notify the applicant accordingly, stating the reasons for the refusal. [S. 21 amended by s. 11 of Act 1 of 2002 w.e.f. 29 January 2002; s. 18 (a) of Act 38 of 2011 w.e.f. 2 April 2012; s. 28 (a) of Act 27 of 2013 w.e.f. 1 October 2013.] [Issue 6] M60 – 12 Revised Laws of Mauritius