The Haryana Anatomy Act, 1974 (24 of 1974)
haryana · 1974
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- S. 1(I) This Act may be called the Haryana Anatomy Act, 1974
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Anatomy Act, 1974, including "approved institution," "authorised officer," and "unclaimed body."
- S. 3Section resolves doubts about a person's relation to a deceased by referring to an authorized officer whose decision is final.
- S. 4Section 4 of the Haryana Anatomy Act, 1974, authorizes the State Government to appoint officers to manage unclaimed bodies for medical research or examination.
- S. 6Section penalizes disposal of unclaimed bodies without permission or obstructing authorities from handling them as per the Act.
- S. 7Section mandates police, health, local, and village officials to assist authorities in obtaining unclaimed bodies.
- S. 8Section 8 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Haryana Anatomy Act.
- S. 9Section 9 deems officers appointed under the Haryana Anatomy Act as public servants.
- S. 10(1) The State G3vernment may, by notification, make rules rules
- S. 11The Punjab Anatomy Act, 1963 (Punjab Act 14 of 1963), in its application to the State of Haryana, is hereby repealed
- S. 21of the Indian Penal Code, 1860