(a) whether as per the HCC (Homoeopathy Central Council) Act 1973, the elections to the Council are to be held every five years in the States;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether elections have not been held in States like Bihar, Maharashtra etc. even after the expiry of the term/tenure;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for not conducting the elections on time; and
(e) the details of steps taken/proposed to be taken to conduct elections in such States at the earliest?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The tenure of a member of Central Council of Homoeopathy as per Section 7 (1) of HCC Act, 1973 is five years from date of election or till his successor is elected, whichever is longer.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) to (e) The elections are conducted as per provisions of Section 3 (1) (a) of HCC Act, 1973 and HCC Election Rules, 1975. Returning Officers are appointed by Central Government on the recommendation of State Governments. The Central Government has already appointed Returning Officers in the States of Bihar and Maharashtra. Funds have been provided to Returning Officers for conducting the election. The updated voter`s list to conduct CCH election is to be provided by Registrar, State Council/Board of Homoeopathy to Returning Officers. The Central Government is making best efforts through State Governments for holding election.