Section 12. Prior permission for establishment of new course of study, etc.

12. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, with effect from such date as may be notified by the Government,-
(a) No person,
(b) No institution, shall -
(i) open a new or higher course of study or training (including a postgraduate course of study or training) which would enable a student of such course or training to qualify himself for the award of any recognised Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy qualification; or
(ii) increase its admission capacity in any course of study or training (including a postgraduate course of study or training):
except with prior permission of the Government obtained in accordance with the provisions of this Section.