The Andhra Pradesh Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1995.
andhra-pradesh · 1995
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Transplantation of Human Organs Act
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1995.
- S. 3Section 3 allows donors to authorize organ removal for therapeutic purposes, either before or after death, with specified conditions.
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits organ removal from deceased bodies if an inquest may be needed or if the body is entrusted solely for burial or cremation.
- S. 5Section 5 allows organ removal from unclaimed bodies in hospitals or prisons after 48 hours if no relatives claim them.
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes organ removal from bodies sent for postmortem if not needed for examination, provided no prior objection or revocation exists.
- S. 7Section mandates registered medical practitioners to follow prescribed steps for organ preservation post-removal.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures lawful organ removal and transplants under the Act are not considered offenses.
- S. 9Section 9 regulates organ transplantation in Andhra Pradesh, allowing only near relatives or requiring committee approval for non-relatives.
- S. 10Section 10 regulates organ removal, storage, and transplantation in Andhra Pradesh hospitals, requiring registration and therapeutic purposes.
- S. 11Section 11 prohibits the removal or transplantation of human organs except for therapeutic purposes.
- S. 12Explaining effects etc
- S. 13Section 13 appoints Appropriate Authorities to manage organ transplant registrations, enforce standards, investigate complaints, and inspect hospitals.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates hospital registration for organ removal, storage, or transplantation activities in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 15Section 15 grants or rejects hospital registration certificates based on compliance with the Act and rules.
- S. 16The section allows the Appropriate Authority to suspend or cancel hospital registrations for violations of the Act or rules.
- S. 17Section 17 allows aggrieved individuals or hospitals to appeal certain rejection or registration orders to the Government within 30 days.
- S. 18Section penalizes unauthorized organ removal by hospital staff with up to five years imprisonment and fine.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes commercial dealings in human organs with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 20Section 20 imposes up to three years' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹5,000 for violating any other provision of the Andhra Pradesh Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1995.
- S. 21Section 21 holds company officers and the company itself liable for offenses under the Act, with specific provisions for directors and managers.
- S. 22Section 22 specifies that only certain authorities or complainants can initiate legal proceedings for violations under the Act, and only specific courts can try such offenses.
- S. 23Section 23 protects individuals and the government from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 24Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 25Repeal of Act 22 of 1963 and Ordinance of 1995 3 THE ANDHRA PRADESH TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS ACT, 1995 ACT No