The PUDUCHERRY EYES (AUTHORITY FOR USE FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES) ACT, 1988
puducherry · 1988
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Puducherry Eyes (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act, 1988
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Act, including "Government," "near relative," and "registered medical practitioner."
- S. 3Section 3 allows lawful removal of deceased's eyes for therapeutic purposes if prior consent or no objection is present.
- S. 4Section prohibits removal of eyes from deceased bodies if inquest may be required or entrusted for burial.
- S. 5Section 5 allows hospital or prison officials to authorize eye removal for therapeutic purposes from unclaimed dead bodies after a prescribed period.
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes the removal of eyes from a deceased person for therapeutic purposes if not needed for post-mortem, provided no prior objection.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates that eye removal under this Act must be performed by a registered medical practitioner and in the presence of a Sub-Inspector or higher police officer.
- S. 8Section mandates preservation and deposit of deceased eyes in specified eye banks by registered practitioners.
- S. 9Section 9 allows lawful dealings with deceased bodies, exempting eye removal under this Act from being an offense.
- S. 10Section 10 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 11(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 1860Protection of action taken in good faith