The Punjab Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Control and Regulation) Act, 1994
punjab · 1994
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- S. 1() This Act may be callcd the Punjab Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Cntrol and Rcgulation) Act, 1994
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, - Definitions
- S. 3The section prohibits unauthorized pre-natal diagnostic activities and mandates qualifications for those working in registered genetic clinics.
- S. 4Section 4 regulates the use of pre-natal diagnostic techniques in Punjab for detecting specific abnormalities, with restrictions based on age, medical history, and family history.
- S. 5(1) All records, charts, forms, reports, e all Be DA required to b: maintained under this Act and the records
- S. 6Section 6 establishes a regulatory authority to oversee pre-natal diagnostic techniques in Punjab.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting frequency, quorum, decision-making, and vacancy handling for the Authority under the Act.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the Authority's duties to advise, recommend, regulate, and oversee genetic clinics and centers, and promote awareness against female foeticide.
- S. 10Section 10 grants and regulates certificates for genetic clinics, laboratories, and counselling centres, ensuring compliance with the Act and prescribed rules.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Authority to suspend or cancel registration of genetic clinics for violating the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 allows appeals against registration decisions and mandates reporting to the Punjab Medical Council for further action against non-compliant clinics.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes a State Vigilance Committee to oversee pre-natal diagnostic techniques in Punjab.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the State Vigilance Committee to inspect genetic labs, investigate complaints, and recommend actions against non-compliance with the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the State and District Vigilance Committees for regulating pre-natal diagnostic techniques in Punjab.
- S. 16(U) There shall be a District Vigilance Committee for cach of the, Districs
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the quorum, voting, and functions of District Vigilance Committees in Punjab's Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints non-official members to State and District Vigilance Committees for three years, with eligibility for reappointment and allowances.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes violations of the Punjab Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act by imposing imprisonment and fines on offenders.
- S. 20Section 20 holds company directors liable for offenses committed by the company, with exceptions for due diligence and negligence.
- S. 21Section 21 holds the head of a medical institution liable for offenses under the Act, unless they prove ignorance or due diligence.
- S. 22Section 22 makes offenses under the Act punishable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
- S. 23Section 23 restricts investigation of offences under this Act to police officers of Inspector rank or higher, unless authorized by the State Government.
- S. 24Section 24 specifies that only Judicial Magistrates of the first class can try offences under the Act with prior state government approval, and outlines complaint and record access procedures.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates preservation and inspection of records related to pre-natal diagnostic techniques for regulatory oversight.
- S. 26Section 26 empowers vigilance committees to search clinics and seize records for violations of prenatal diagnostic regulations.
- S. 27Section 27 protects the State Government, authorities, and individuals acting under them from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under this Act.
- S. 28The section allows the State Government to exempt certain genetic clinics or labs from the Act's provisions if recommended by the Authority, except for minimum qualifications and standards.
- S. 29(1) The State Governme ake rules for carrying power lo MA