S.L. 464.12 Art. 52Application for removal of name from register.

(1) If a registered practitioner applies to the Council for the removal of his name from any of the registers, the application shall be in the form of a declaration signed by him specifying the ground or grounds on which the application is made and stating that the applicant is not aware of any proceedings or of any reason for the institution of any proceedings which might result in rendering him liable -

(a) to have his name erased from that register by or under the Act; or

(b) to have withdrawn from him any registrable qualification which he holds.

(2) The application shall be considered by the Council, who may, if they deem fit, adjourn consideration to a future date, and may require the applicant to furnish further information or explanation either in writing, or orally and in person before the Council.

(3) After considering the application, the Council may, if they think fit, by resolution put from the President, direct the Registrar to remove the name of the applicant from the register.

(4) If removal is ordered, the decision of the Council shall forthwith be notified by the Registrar to the applicant by letter addressed to his registered or last known address.