The ARUNACHAL PRADESH ANATOMY ACT, 2017
arunachal-pradesh · 2017
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- S. 1(i) This Act may be called the Arunachal Pradesh Anatomy Act, 2017 (ii) It extends to whole State of Arunachal Prade
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Arunachal Pradesh Anatomy Act, 2017, including "Approved Institution," "Authorized Officer," "Hospital," and "Near Relative."
- S. 3The Arunachal Pradesh Anatomy Act, 2017 authorizes state government officers to act under the Act and be deemed public servants.
- S. 4Section outlines procedures for handling unclaimed dead bodies in hospitals, orphanages, and other institutions for anatomical examination or disposal.
- S. 5Donation of bodies or part thereof of deceased persons for anatomical examination etc
- S. 6Section resolves doubts about a person's close relation status for anatomy purposes by referring to a First Class Magistrate.
- S. 7Section penalizes disposal or obstruction of unclaimed bodies for anatomical study purposes without legal authorization.
- S. 8Section mandates police and health department staff to assist authorized officers in obtaining unclaimed bodies under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 protects individuals acting in good faith under the Arunachal Pradesh Anatomy Act from legal action.
- S. 10The section authorizes the State Government to create rules to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Anatomy Act.