Important information regarding conversion of NRD scheme into ARFL scheme from 1st October 2009

A pharmacist registered under the Pharmacy Act -1948 should annually renew his/her registration by the due date to retain his/her name on the Register of Pharmacists maintained by this office of Maharashtra State pharmacy Council (MSPC) .If a pharmacist fails to pay his/her renewal fee by the due date (Before the first day of April of the subsequent year) his/her name is removed from the register of pharmacists under section 34(2) of Pharmacy Act -1948.

In the year 1983 anticipating the difficulties of registered pharmacists to pay the renewal fees in time each year due to various constraints, Maharashtra State pharmacy Council had started Voluntary Non Refundable Deposit (NRD) scheme for renewal of pharmacy registration wherein the pharmacists signed a request form to participate in the same scheme and interestaccrued on the deposit was adjusted against her/her annual renewal of pharmacy registration. Alsothe remaining amount if anywas to be utilized by the council andin the event of conclusion of her/her registration the amount was to be treated as donation to the council. Thereafter the amount of NRD was revised by MSPC appropriately over a period of time. Presently the registration renewal status of all the registered pharmacists who have participated in NRD scheme of MSPC is up to date, i.e. valid up to 31st December 2009.

In accordance with rule 57(2) of Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council Rules-1969 and in compliance with the opinion received from the Law and judiciary Department of Government of Maharashtra and also considering fluctuating rate of interest received from the banks on the Non Refundable Deposit (NRD), MSPC in its 92nd meeting has decided to convert the NRD (Non Refundable Deposit) scheme into Advance Renewal fee in lump sum(ARFL) scheme. Accordingly for all the pharmacists who have participated in the voluntary Non refundable Deposit (NRD) scheme for renewal of pharmacy registration by paying the appropriate amount on or before 1st October 2009, their Non RefundableDeposit with this council is automatically converted into renewal fees for proportionate number of years (@ Rs 50/-fifty per year which is present renewal fee) as under-:

  • If a pharmacist has participated in voluntary NRD scheme by paying Rs 500/-, his/her registration is renewed from December 2009 for next 10 years i.e. till 31st December 2019
  • If a pharmacist has participated in voluntary NRD scheme by paying Rs 1000/- his/her registration is renewed from December 2009 for next 20 years i.e. till 31st December 2029.
  • If a pharmacist has participated in voluntary NRD scheme by paying Rs 1500/- his/her registration is renewed from December 2009 for next thirty years i.e. till 31st December 2039.

New Scheme for renewal of registration from 1st October 2009

In conformity with MSPC Rules 1969 (Rule NO- 57(2) ) a registered pharmacist who wishes to renew his registration ,may voluntarily remit Advance Renewal fee in lump sum (ARFL) in order to avoid difficulties arising out of inadvertent failure to pay the renewal fees every year in time.

ARFL –Rs 1500/- for renewal of thirty years

ARFL-Rs 1000/- for renewal of twenty years

ARFL-Rs 500/- for renewal of ten years

Above amount is mentioned considering present renewal fee of Rs 50/-(fifity only) per year. ARFL will change subject to fee revision, if any in future.

Remaining conditions related with this scheme are mentioned in ARFL application form and pharmacist is requested to go through same thoroughly before enrolling in it.

Form for participating in voluntary ARFL scheme for renewal of registration
To,
The Registrar,
Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council,
I would like to furnish following information and request you to enroll me in voluntary ARFL scheme for renewal of my registration .
From :(Put your name exactly as mentioned on Registration Certificate)
Registration Number ______Date______
ARFL Amount______
Receipt number ______
Date______
Address :
Present Residential Address in block letters along with pin code
______
Present Professional Address
______
Telephone number(R):______
Telephone number(O):______
Mobile number:______
E mail id :______
Dear Sir/Madam
In conformity with MSPC Rules 1969 (Rule NO- 57(2)) I hereby voluntarily remit and request you to please accept the amount of Rs. ______
(Rs. ) as Advance Renewal fee in lump sum (ARFL) from me, paid in order to avoid difficulties arising out of my inadvertent failure to pay the renewal fees every year in time.
In future, if due to some reason this amount becomes inadequate to cover my renewal fees, I shall be glad to remit such additional amount as you may deem fit.
In the event of conclusion of my registration on account of one of the following reasons, this amount of ARFL shall be treated as my donation to the council as per Rule 82 of MSPC Rules-1969 and I assure you that neither me nor my nominee or representative will claim for any refund of same from council.
1 Transfer or migration to other state
2 Voluntary submission of Registration Certificate to council for practicing
some other profession or for any other reason
3 Temporary or permanent cancellation of registration under section 36 of
the Pharmacy Act-1948
4 Cancellation of registration on account of my death.
I will inform you my residential or professional address if there is any change in the same.
I am also fully aware of the directives of the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi regarding compulsory attendance of at least two refresher courses (Continued education program) in five years duration for further renewal of my registration.
I hereby declare that I have read and understood everything mentioned above and agree with same and will abide by it , I request you to make me participate under ARFL scheme .
Thanking you,
(Signature)
Name- Registration number