Section List

42/2021 - The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 ▶

Act Number: 42

Act Name: The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

Year: 2021

Enactment Date: 2021-12-18

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.

Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department: Department of Health Research

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