s 59C Referral and transfer of cases to Health Committee
59C.—(1) Where, in the course of inquiring into the case of a registered medical practitioner, it appears to a Disciplinary Tribunal that his fitness to practise medicine may be impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Disciplinary Tribunal may refer that question to a Health Committee for determination. (2) If, on a referral under subsection (1), the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered medical practitioner to practise medicine is not impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Health Committee must certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Tribunal. (3) If, on a referral under subsection (1), the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered medical practitioner to practise medicine is impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Health Committee must —(a) certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Tribunal; and (b) proceed to dispose of the case in accordance with section 59I, and the Disciplinary Tribunal ceases to exercise its function in relation to the case. [Act 34 of 2020 wef 01/07/2022]