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Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the disciplinary processes against the veterinary and para-veterinary professionsProcedure at Inquiries into Professional Conduct1. Lodging of complaints |
(1) | A complaint must be in writing in the form of a sworn affidavit. signed in the presence of a commissioner of oaths or police officer and be addressed to the Registrar, unless the allegations are in the public domain or are referred to Council by a court, or another tribunal/forum or the complaint is initiated by Council. |
(2) | No complaint which is submitted more than twelve (12) months after the date on which the complaint arose, will be considered. |
(3) | A person who submits a complaint more than twelve (12) months after the date on which the complaint arose may apply for condonation of the late submission of the complaint to the Investigation Committee. |
(4) | The application for condonation must be substantiated. |
(5) | The decision of the Investigation Committee regarding the condonation application is final. |
(6) | The Registrar may, in his/her discretion, request that the complaint be mediated, if both parties to the complaint agree to such mediation. |
(7) | If the mediation is successful, the complaint file will be closed. |
(8) | If the mediation is not successful, the complaint must be investigated and considered by the Investigation Committee. |
(9) | Information provided by the respondent during a mediation, must be kept confidential. |