The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
Central Act · Act 42 of 202146 provisions2 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act for the regulation and supervision of the assisted reproductive technology clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services for addressing the issues of reproductive health where assisted reproductive technlogy is required for becoming a parent or for freezing gametes, embryos, embryonic tissues for further use due to infertility, disease or social or medical concerns and for regulation and supervision of research and development and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
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| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 42 of 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 46 |
| Subjects | health, education, social |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
- Section 4 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to National Board.
- Section 5 Powers and functions of National Board.
- Section 6 State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
- Section 7 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to State Board.
- Section 8 Powers and functions of State Board.
- Section 9 Establishment of National Registry of clinics and banks.
- Section 10 Composition of National Registry.
- Section 11 Functions of National Registry.
- Section 12 Appointment of appropriate authority.
- Section 13 Functions of appropriate authority.
- Section 14 Powers of appropriate authority.
- Section 15 Registration of assisted reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank.
- Section 16 Grant of registration.
- Section 17 Renewal of registration.
- Section 18 Suspension or cancellation of registration.
- Section 19 Appeal.
- Section 20 Power to inspect premises, etc.
- Section 21 General duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks.
- Section 22 Written informed consent.
- Section 23 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks to keep accurate records.
- Section 24 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics using human gametes and embryos.
- Section 25 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
- Section 26 Sex selection.
- Section 27 Sourcing of gametes by assisted reproductive technology banks.1 citing judgment
- Section 28 Storage and handling of human gametes and embryos.
- Section 29 Restriction on sale, etc., of human gametes, zygotes and embryos.
- Section 30 Research on human gametes and embryos.
- Section 31 Rights of child born through assisted reproductive technology.
- Section 32 Sex selective assisted reproductive technology.
- Section 33 Offences and penalties.1 citing judgment
- Section 34 Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules for which no specific punishment is provided.
- Section 35 Cognizance of offences.
- Section 36 Offences to be cognizable and bailable.
- Section 37 Offences by clinics or banks.
- Section 38 Power of Central Government to issue directions to National Board, National Registry and appropriate authority.
- Section 39 Power of State Government to issue directions to State Board, etc.
- Section 40 Power to search and seize records, etc.
- Section 41 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 42 Power to make rules.
- Section 43 Power to make regulations.
- Section 44 Laying of rules, regulations and notifications.
- Section 45 Application of other laws not barred.
- Section 46 Power to remove difficulties.
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