The Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Act, 2025

Act No. 14 of 2025

17th September, 2025

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences at Jaipur with a view to develop clinical services in Super Specialities along with Broad Specialities and allied subjects of the highest standard, provide training of the highest caliber to medical teachers and to undertake context-specific research and innovation and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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S.1 Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Act, 2025.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Rajasthan.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

S.2 Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

• (a) "Director" means the Director of the Institute appointed under section 10;
• (b) "Fund" means the Fund of the Institute referred to in section 26;
• (c) "Governing Body" means the Governing Body of the Institute constituted under section 16;
• (d) "Government" means the Government of the State of Rajasthan;
• (e) "Institute" means the institution known as the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, incorporated under this Act;
• (f) "member" means a member of the Institute;
• (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
• (h) "President" means the President of the Institute referred to in section 9;
• (i) "regulations" means regulations made under this Act;
• (j) "Search and Selection Committee" means the committee constituted under sub-section (1) of section 10;
• (k) "Secretary In-charge" means the Secretary to the
  

S.3 Establishment of the Institute

The Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jaipur is hereby established a body corporate under the aforesaid name and as such a body corporate, it shall function as a University established under a State Act and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract and shall, by that name, sue and be sued.

S.4 Members of the Institute

The Institute shall consist of the following members, namely:-

• (a) the Chief Secretary to the Government, - ex-officio;
• (b) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in Medical Education Department, - ex-officio;
• (c) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in Finance Department, - ex-officio;
• (d) the Vice-Chancellor of the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, - ex-officio;
• (e) the Commissioner, Medical Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, - ex-officio;
• (f) the Director of the Institute, - ex-officio;
• (g) the Director (Public Health), Medical and Health Department, Government of Rajasthan, - ex-officio;
• (h) one member of State Legislative Assembly to be nominated by the Government;
• (i) the Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research or his representative not below the rank of Additional Director General;
• (j) the Director, All-India Institute of Medical Scien
  

S.5 Term of the members

(1) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of a member, other than an ex-officio member, shall be five years from the date of selection.

(2) The term of office of a member nominated under clause (h) of section 4 shall come to an end as soon as he ceases to be a member of the State Legislative Assembly.

(3) The term of office of an ex-officio member shall continue so long as he holds office by virtue of which he is such a member.

(4) The term of office of a member nominated or selected to fill a casual vacancy shall continue for the remainder of the term of a member in whose place he is nominated or selected.

(5) An outgoing member other than a member nominated under clause (h) of section 4 shall continue in office until another person is selected as a member in his place or for a period of three months, whichever is earlier.

(6) An outgoing member shall be eligible for re-selection.

(7) A member may resign by writing under his

S.6 Meetings of the Institute

The Institute shall meet at such time and place, as the President may from time to time determine, and shall observe such procedure in regard to the transaction of business at such meetings as may be laid down in the regulations:

Provided that the Institute shall meet at least once in every year:

Provided further that the Institute shall observe at its first meeting such procedure in regard to the transaction of business as the State Government may, by order, specify.

S.7 Objects of the Institute

The objects of the Institute shall be-

• (a) to create a centre of excellence for providing medical care, educational and research facilities of highest order in the field of medical sciences in all specialities;
• (b) to develop patterns of teaching at various levels of medical education to set a high standard of medical education;
• (c) to bring together, as far as may be, in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity;
• (d) to attain self-sufficiency in postgraduate medical education to meet the State's needs for specialists and medical teachers;
• (e) to focus on integrative medicine strategy to find evidence for complementary solutions for better outcomes at clinical and public health levels; and
• (f) to develop research facilities to solve the health issues of Rajasthan State.

S.8 Powers and Functions of the Institute

With a view to promoting the objects specified in section 7, the Institute shall,-

• (a) function as a quaternary referral hospital;
• (b) provide for exclusive postgraduate teaching in the science of modern medicine and other allied sciences, including physical and biological sciences;
• (c) provide facilities for research in various branches of medical sciences including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH);
• (d) provide for the teaching of humanities and social sciences;
• (e) conduct experiments in new methods of medical education in order to arrive at satisfactory standards of such education;
• (f) specify courses and curricula for various levels of medical education;
• (g) subject to the provisions in any other law for the time being in force regarding regulating the higher studies in professional courses, establish and maintain-
  • (i) medical college with different depart
    

S.9 The President

(1) The Chief Secretary to the Government shall be the President of the Institute and shall also be Chairman of the Governing Body.

(2) The President shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the Institute and shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-

• (a) to ensure that the administration of the affairs of the Institute are conducted in accordance with this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder and to take such steps, as he deems fit, for the achievement of this object;
• (b) to call for such information or records relating to the administration of the affairs of the Institute, as he thinks fit;
• (c) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are assigned to him by this Act or as may be prescribed by the rules or laid down in the regulations.

S.10 Director of the Institute

(1) There shall be a Director of the Institute who shall be appointed by the Government on the recommendation of the Search and Selection Committee consisting of the following members, namely:-

• (a) the President of the Institute;
• (b) the Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi;
• (c) the Director, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry;
• (d) the Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay;
• (e) the Director, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh;
• (f) the Vice-Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur;
• (g) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in Medical Education Department, who shall also be the convener of the committee.

(2) The Search and Selection Committee shall forward to the Government, the panel of three names prepared by it, together with a concise statement showi

S.11 Removal of the Director

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if at any time on the report of inspection conducted under this Act or the report of the President or otherwise, it is found that the Director wilfully omits or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuses the power vested in him or appears that the continuance of the Director in office is detrimental to the interest of the Institute, the Government may, after making such inquiry as it deems proper, by an order, remove the Director:

Provided that the Government may, at any time before making such order, place the Director under suspension, pending inquiry:

S.12 Powers and Duties of the Director

(1) The Director shall be the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the Institute.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the Director shall-

• (a) exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the Institute;
• (b) ensure implementation of the decisions of the authorities of the Institute;
• (c) be responsible for the imparting of instruction and maintenance of discipline in the Institute.

S.13 Associate Director

(1) There shall be an Associate Director for the Institute.

S.14 Finance Officer

(1) There shall be a Finance Officer for the Institute, who shall be appointed by the State Government on deputation from amongst the officers of the Rajasthan Accounts Service, and his remuneration and allowances, if any, shall be paid by the Institute.

S.15 Teachers, Other officers and employees of the Institute

(1) Subject to such rules as may be prescribed the Institute may appoint such number of teachers, officers and...

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other employees as may be necessary for the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions and may determine the designations and grades of such teachers, other officers and employees.

(2) Subject to such rules as may be prescribed, the teachers, officers and other employees of the Institute shall be entitled to such salary, perks and allowances and shall be governed by such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters, as may be prescribed.

(3) Private practice or coaching of any kind shall not be allowed to the teachers, officers and other employees of the Institute.

(4) No person shall be appointed as a teacher of the Institute unless he fulfils the qualifications laid down in the regulations in this behalf, and is recommended for such appointment by a Selection Committee constituted by the Institute consisting of the following members-

• (a) Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
  

S.16 Governing Body

There shall be a Governing Body consisting of the following members, namely:-

• (1) the President;
• (2) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in the Department of Medical Education, who shall also be the Vice-President of the Institute and Vice-Chairman of the Governing Body and shall chair the meeting of the Governing Body in the absence of the President;
• (3) the Director of the Institute;
• (4) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in Finance Department or his representative not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
• (5) the Commissioner, Medical Education Department, Government of Rajasthan;
• (6) the Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi or his duly authorised representative, provided that the representative holds the rank of Professor and has not less than seven years of experience as a professor;
• (7) the Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur or his duly authorised represent
  

S.17 Functions of the Governing Body

(1) Governing Body shall be the executive committee of the Institute.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act the Governing Body shall be responsible for the general supervision, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute.

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the Governing Body-

• (a) shall take steps for achieving the objectives of the Institute;
• (b) shall take steps for implementation of the decisions of the Institute relating to the administration of the affairs and working of the Institute;
• (c) shall institute courses of study at the Institute and take decisions on all academic matters including matters relating to the examinations conducted by the Institute;
• (d) shall hold, control and administer the property and funds of the Institute;
• (e) may acquire or transfer any movable or immovable property on behalf of the Institute;
• (f) shall administer any funds
  

S.18 Finance Committee

(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of:-

• (a) the Director, who shall also be the Chairman of the Committee;
• (b) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in the Department of Medical Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
• (c) the Secretary In-charge to the Government in the Department of Finance, or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
• (d) two persons to be nominated by the Governing Body from its members as referred to in sub-section (6) to (12) of section 16;
• (e) the Finance Officer of the Institute, who shall also be the Secretary of the Committee.

(2) The Finance Committee shall advise the Governing Body on matters relating to the administration of property and funds of the Institute, including limits for and principles to be observed with regard to the recurring and non-recurring expenditure for the ensuing financial year, having regard to the income and resources of the I

S.19 Other Committees

(1) Subject to such control and restrictions as may be prescribed, the Institute may constitute as many Standing Committees and as many ad hoc committees as it thinks fit for exercising any power or discharging any function of the Institute or for inquiring into or reporting or advising upon any matter which the Institute may refer to them.

(2) A Standing Committee shall consist exclusively of members of the Institute, but an ad hoc committee may include persons who are not members of the Institute but the number of such persons shall not exceed one-half of its total membership.

S.20 Allowances to the President and the Members of the Institute and the Chairman and members of Committees

The President and other members of the Institute and Chairman and members of a Standing Committee or an ad hoc committee shall receive such allowances, from the Institute as may be prescribed.

S.21 Vesting of RUHS College of Medical Sciences and Hospitals attached thereto

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Act, 2005 (Act No. 1 of 2005), the RUHS College of Medical Sciences and hospitals attached thereto together with,-

• (a) all lands on which the RUHS College of Medical Sciences and hospitals attached thereto stands, and all other lands appurtenant thereto and all buildings, erections and fixtures on such lands;
• (b) all furniture, equipment, stores, apparatus and appliances, drugs, moneys and other assets of the RUHS College of Medical Sciences and hospitals attached thereto;
• (c) all other properties and assets, movable and immovable including leases pertaining to the RUHS College of Medical Sciences and hospitals attached thereto, cash balances, reserve funds, investments and all other rights and interests in, or in relation to, or arising out of, such property as were, immediately before the said commencement in the ownership, possession, power or control of any perso
  

S.22 Vesting of the State Cancer Institute, Jaipur

(1) The State Cancer Institute, Jaipur together with,-

• (a) all lands on which the State Cancer Institute, Jaipur stands, and all other lands appurtenant thereto and all buildings, erections and fixtures on such lands;
• (b) all furniture, equipment, stores, apparatus and appliances, drugs, moneys and other assets of the State Cancer Institute, Jaipur;
• (c) all other properties and assets, movable and immovable including leases pertaining to the State Cancer Institute, Jaipur, cash balances, reserve funds, investments and all other rights and interests in, or in relation to, or arising out of, such property as were, immediately before the said commencement in the ownership, possession, power or control of any person in charge of the management of the affairs of the State Cancer Institute, Jaipur; and
• (d) all borrowings made or contracts entered into by or on behalf of and all other liabilities and obligations of whatever kind, incurred in relatio
  

S.23 Grant of Degrees, Diplomas etc. by the Institute

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force the Institute shall have power to grant degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions, honorary degrees and titles under this Act.

S.24 Recognition of Medical Qualifications granted by the Institute

Subject to the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the medical degrees and diplomas granted by the Institute under this Act shall be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of that Act.

S.25 Payment to the Institute

The Government may, after due appropriation made by the State Legislature by law in this behalf, pay to the Institute in each financial year such sums of money and in such manner as may be considered necessary by the Government for the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions under this Act.

S.26 Fund of the Institute

(1) The Institute shall maintain a Fund to which shall be credited-

• (a) all moneys provided by the Government;
• (b) all fees and other charges received by the Institute;
• (c) all moneys received by the Institute by way of grants, gifts, donations, benefactions, bequests or transfers; and
• (d) all moneys received by the Institute in any other manner or from any other source.

(2) All moneys credited to the Fund shall be deposited in such banks or invested in such manner as the Institute may, with the approval of the Government, decide.

(3) The Fund shall be applied towards meeting the expenses of the Institute including expenses incurred in the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions under section 8.

S.27 Budget of the Institute

(1) The Institute shall prepare in such form and at such time every year a budget in respect of the financial year next ensuing showing the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Institute and shall forward to the Government such number of copies thereof as may be prescribed.

(2) It shall not be lawful for the Institute to incur any expenditure either not sanctioned in the Budget or in the case of funds granted to the Institute subsequent to the sanction of budget by the Government or Government of India or any international organization or foundation or any other agency save in accordance with the terms of such grant:

Provided that in the case of sudden or unforeseen circumstances, non-recurring expenditure up to the prescribed limit may be incurred by the Director, whether sanctioned in the budget or not and he shall present this in the next Finance Committee meeting with all details in respect of all such expenditure.

S.28 Accounts and Audit

(1) The Institute shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare an annual statement of accounts including the balance-sheet in such form as the Government may, by rules prescribe, and in accordance with such general directions as may be issued by the Government, in consultation with the Finance Department.

(2) The accounts of the Institute shall be audited in such manner and by such auditors as Government may direct and the cost of such audit shall be a charge on the fund of the Institute.

(3) The Accounts of the Institute as audited by the auditor together with the audit report thereon shall be submitted by the Director to the Governing Body which shall forward them to the Government with such comments as may be deemed necessary.

S.29 Annual Report

The Institute shall prepare for every year a report of its activities during that year and submit the report to the Government in such form and on or before such date as may be prescribed and a copy of this report shall be laid before the State Legislature within one month of its receipt.

S.30 Pension and Provident Fund

(1) The Institute shall constitute, for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by regulations, such pension and provident funds as it may deem fit.

(2) Where any such pension or provident fund has been constituted, the Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (Central Act No. 19 of 1925) shall apply to such fund as if it were a Government provident fund.

S.31 Authentication of the orders and instruments of the Institute

All orders and decisions of the Institute shall be authenticated by the signature of the Director or an officer authorised by the Institute in this behalf and all other instruments shall be authenticated by the signature of such officers as may be authorised by the Institute.

S.32 Acts and Proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc.

No act done or proceeding taken by the Institute, Governing Body, Finance Committee or any standing or ad hoc committee under this Act shall be questioned on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, the Institute, Governing Body, Finance Committee or such standing or ad hoc committee.

S.33 Control of the Government

(1) The Institute shall carry out such directions not being inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may be issued to it from time to time by the Government for the efficient administration of the affairs of the Institute under this Act.

(2) Where the State Government funds are involved, the Institute shall abide by the terms and conditions attached to the sanction of such funds which may inter alia include the prior permission of the Government in respect of the following, namely:-

• (a) creation of the new posts of the teachers, officers or other employees;
• (b) revision of the pay, allowances, post-retiral benefits and other benefits to any of its teachers, officers or other employees;
• (c) grant of any additional or special pay allowance or other extra remuneration of any description whatsoever, including ex-gratia payments or other benefits having financial implications, to any of its teachers, officers or other employees;
• (d)
  

S.34 Dispute between the Institute and the Government

If in or in connection with, the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions by the Institute under this Act, any dispute arises between the Institute and the Government, the decision of the Government thereon shall be final.

S.35 Returns and Information

The Institute shall furnish to the Government such reports, returns and other information as the Government may require from time to time.

S.36 Inspection of the Institute

(1) The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or persons as it may direct, of the Institute including its buildings, libraries, laboratories, workshops and equipment and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the Institute or to cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finance of the Institute.

(2) Where the Government decides to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made under sub-section (1), it shall inform the Institute of the same through the Director and any person nominated by the Governing Body may be present at such inspection or inquiry as representative of the Institute and he shall have the right to be heard as such.

(3) The person or persons appointed to inspect or inquire under sub-section (1) shall have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act No. 5

S.37 Power to make rules

(1) The State Government, after consultation with the Institute, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act:

Provided that consultation with the Institute, shall not be necessary on the first occasion of making of the rules under this section, but the Government shall take into consideration the suggestions which, the Institute may make in relation to the amendment of such rules after they are made.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

• (a) the procedure to be followed by the Search and Selection Committee under clause (r) of section 4;
• (b) the powers and functions to be exercised and discharged by the President of the Institute under section 9;
• (c) the salaries, perks and allowances etc. and other conditions of service of the Director under section 10;
• (d) the
  

S.38 Power to make regulations

(1) The Institute with the previous approval of the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the purposes of this Act, and without prejudice to the generality of this power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters-

• (a) the summoning and holding of meetings, other than the first meeting, of the Institute, the time and place where such meetings are to be held and the transactions of business at such meetings under section 6;
• (b) the power and functions of the Institute under section 8, to specify-
  • (i) courses and curricula for various levels of medical education under clause (f);
  • (ii) to hold examinations and grant degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions and titles etc. under clause (i);
  • (iii) the teachers, officers and other employees of any description who may be app
    

S.39 Laying down the rules and regulations before the Legislative Assembly

Every rule and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the Legislative Assembly, while it is in session, for a total period of fourteen days which may be comprised in one session or in two successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session in which they are so laid, or of the session immediately following, the House of State Legislature makes any modification in the rule or regulation or the House of State Legislature resolves that the rule or regulation should not be made, the rule or regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation.

S.40 Power to remove difficulties

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provision not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty:

Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.

(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the House of the State Legislature.