Section 12
Right of residence.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
About this Act
An Act to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
(1) No child shall be separated from parents or immediate family on the
ground of being a transgender, except on an order of a competent court, in the interest of such child.br
(2) Every transgender person shall have.
(a) a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;
(b) a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and
(c) a right to enjoy and use the facilities of such household in a non-discriminatory manner.
(3) Where any parent or a member of his immediate family is unable to take care of a transgender, the competent court shall by an order direct such person to be placed in rehabilitation centre.
(a) a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;
(b) a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and
(c) a right to enjoy and use the facilities of such household in a non-discriminatory manner.
(3) Where any parent or a member of his immediate family is unable to take care of a transgender, the competent court shall by an order direct such person to be placed in rehabilitation centre.