The Andhra Pradesh Pathology and Anatomy Act, 1955
andhra-pradesh · 1955
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh 2[XXXX] Pathology and Anatomy Act,
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Pathology and Anatomy Act, 1955, including authorized officer, hospital, near relative, and teaching medical institution.
- S. 3The section empowers the State Government to designate officers to receive reports and act under section 4.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines procedures for handling unclaimed dead bodies in hospitals, prisons, and public places for medical or police investigation.
- S. 5Section resolves doubts about a deceased's near relatives by referring disputes to a City Magistrate or Magistrate of First Class for final decision.
- S. 6Section penalizes disposal of unclaimed bodies without authority or obstructing authorities from using them for medical teaching.
- S. 7Section mandates police and health department officers to assist authorized personnel in enforcing the Act.
- S. 8Section 8 protects individuals acting under the Andhra Pradesh Pathology and Anatomy Act from legal actions for good faith actions taken pursuant to the Act.
- S. 9Power to make rules
- S. 10Sri Rangaraya Memorial Medical College, Kakinada
- S. 11The Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal
- S. 12Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati