32. Establishment and composition of State Veterinary Councils
Except where a Joint State Veterinary Council is established in accordance with an agreement made under section 33, the State Government shall establish a State Veterinary Council consisting of the following members, namely:—
four members elected from among themselves by veterinary practitioners registered in the State veterinary register;
the heads of veterinary institutions, if any, in the State, ex officio;
three members nominated by the State Government;
the Director of Veterinary Services of the State (by whatever name called), ex officio;
one member to be nominated by the State Veterinary Association, if any;
Registrar of the State Veterinary Council, ex officio.
The names of persons nominated or elected as members shall be notified by the State Government in the Official Gazette.
A person shall not be qualified for nomination or election as a member of the State Veterinary Council unless he holds a recognised veterinary qualification.