Act 42 of 2021

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

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.

  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • Department of Health Research
  • Enacted 2021-12-18
  • 46 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement.Read
2 Definitions.Read
3 National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.Read
4 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to National Board.Read
5 Powers and functions of National Board.Read
6 State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.Read
7 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to State Board.Read
8 Powers and functions of State Board.Read
9 Establishment of National Registry of clinics and banks.Read
10 Composition of National Registry.Read
11 Functions of National Registry.Read
12 Appointment of appropriate authority.Read
13 Functions of appropriate authority.Read
14 Powers of appropriate authority.Read
15 Registration of assisted reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank.Read
16 Grant of registration.Read
17 Renewal of registration.Read
18 Suspension or cancellation of registration.Read
19 Appeal.Read
20 Power to inspect premises, etc.Read
21 General duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks.Read
22 Written informed consent.Read
23 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks to keep accurate records.Read
24 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics using human gametes and embryos.Read
25 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.Read
26 Sex selection.Read
27 Sourcing of gametes by assisted reproductive technology banks.Read
28 Storage and handling of human gametes and embryos.Read
29 Restriction on sale, etc., of human gametes, zygotes and embryos.Read
30 Research on human gametes and embryos.Read
31 Rights of child born through assisted reproductive technology.Read
32 Sex selective assisted reproductive technology.Read
33 Offences and penalties.Read
34 Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules for which no specific punishment is provided.Read
35 Cognizance of offences.Read
36 Offences to be cognizable and bailable.Read
37 Offences by clinics or banks.Read
38 Power of Central Government to issue directions to National Board, National Registry and appropriate authority.Read
39 Power of State Government to issue directions to State Board, etc.Read
40 Power to search and seize records, etc.Read
41 Protection of action taken in good faith.Read
42 Power to make rules.Read
43 Power to make regulations.Read
44 Laying of rules, regulations and notifications.Read
45 Application of other laws not barred.Read
46 Power to remove difficulties.Read
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