16. Powers of the Council

The Council shall have the power to-

register Homoeopathic medical practitioners,

recognise the medical qualifications relating to

call for such information from any recognized university or institution in respect of the courses of study, or examinations or any matter relating to the grant or conferment of a Homoeopathic medical qualifications by such university or medical institution;

appoint medical inspectors to supervise, enter, inspect, examine and investigate-

provide services necessary for the treatment of diseases, in accordance with the

establish and maintain Homoeopathic institutions and to arrange for postgraduate study in Homoeopathy;

establish and maintain dispensaries, centres, pharmacies and related institutions or establishments as the case may be, or import or export of Homoeopathic medicine, necessary for the preparation and administration of Homoeopathic treatment;

encourage the scientific manufacture of

prescribe and maintain the minimum standards of medical education and practice of Homoeopathy including the minimum standards relating to courses of study, examinations, staff, equipment, accommodation, training, hospitals and other facilities provided by the Homoeopathic medical colleges and other Homoeopathic institutions;

encourage the study of, and research into the systems of Homoeopathic medicine by granting Scholarships and other facilities to deserving persons particularly youth and by granting financial and other assistance to institutions providing courses of study or engaged in research in Homoeopathy;

prescribe and maintain the minimum standards of medical education relating to post graduate Homoeopathic medical education;

develop and encourage such measures as are necessary for the investigation of diseases, the treatment and prevention of diseases, and improvement of public health, according to

make arrangements with higher educational institutions to grant or confer degrees and other academic distinctions relating to

make arrangements with the approval of the

to establish with the approval of the Minister such committees as may be necessary for the carrying out of the functions and duties of the Council;

to delegate any power, duty or function to any officer or committee from time to time subject to such conditions as the Council may deem necessary;

to make rules for the exercise, discharge and performance of the powers, functions and duties of the Council; and

to do all such other acts which may be incidental or conducive to, the attainment of the objects of the Council or the exercise and discharge of the powers and duties under this