Section 8
Powers and functions of State Board.
The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
About this Act
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.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules
and regulations made thereunder, the State Board shall have the responsibility to follow the policies and plans laid by the National Board for clinics and banks in the State.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the State Board, taking into account the recommendations, policies and regulations of the National Board, shall—
(a) co-ordinate the enforcement and implementation of the policies and guidelines for assisted reproduction; and
(b) such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.
(3) In the exercise of its functions under this Act, the State Board shall give such directions or pass such orders as directed by the National Board.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the State Board, taking into account the recommendations, policies and regulations of the National Board, shall—
(a) co-ordinate the enforcement and implementation of the policies and guidelines for assisted reproduction; and
(b) such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.
(3) In the exercise of its functions under this Act, the State Board shall give such directions or pass such orders as directed by the National Board.