National Professional Protection Scheme

Aims and Objectives

To protect the members and help them in case of harassment, litigation etc. which may arise during the process of their professional
practice.

To provide legal aid to the members of the Scheme.

Eligibility

Only Life Members of the Indian Medical Association are eligible to become the members of the Scheme.

Jurisdiction

 Any claim arising within the jurisdiction of Republic of India alone will be entertained by the Scheme.

Membership

Membership fee for the first year shall be Rs. 3000/-. Any cause of action from the date of realization of the membership fee for one full
Calendar year will be taken up by the Scheme.

First year membership                          Rs.3000/-
Second year membership                     Rs. 2900/- (if no claim)
Third year membership                         Rs. 2800/- (if no claim)
Fourth year membership                      Rs. 2700/- (if no claim)
Fifth year membership                         Rs. 2600/- (if no claim)
Sixth year membership                        Rs. 2500/- (if no claim)

(Payment as DD in favour of National PP Scheme of IMA, payable at Thiruvananthapuram).

Member’s right
The scheme will contest civil, criminal, consumer or similar cases arising out of a member’s medical practice upto the level as decided by the managing committee. Litigations arising out of other actions of the members including the administration will not be dealt
with by the Scheme.

Application forms

Available with local branch Presidents and Secretaries.

Unique features of the Scheme
Help of IMA friends at the time of need.

Litigations fought up to the Supreme Court.

Help of Scheme Office bearers at every stage.

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