Section 17: Establishment of the Tribunal etc. (as amended by Section 12 of the Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2022).

(1) There is established the Nurses and Midwives Tribunal (in this Act referred to as “the Tribunal”).
(2) The Tribunal shall be charged with the duty of considering and determining any case referred to it by the Panel established under section 16A of this Act, and any other case of which the Tribunal has cognizance under the provisions of this Act.
(3) The Tribunal shall consist of—
(a) the Chairman of the Council who shall be Chairman; and
(b) seven other members to be appointed by the Council.
(4) The provisions of the Third Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Tribunal.