The Arunachal Pradesh Eyes (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act, 1991

The Arunachal Pradesh Eyes (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act, 1991

The Arunachal Pradesh Eyes (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act, 1991 establishes the legal framework for donating and using the eyes of deceased persons for medical treatment within the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It allows individuals to authorize the post-mortem donation of their eyes and permits near relatives to grant permission if no prior objection was made by the deceased. By providing a clear legal structure for eye collection and therapeutic transplantation, the law applies to healthcare authorities, deceased donors, and their family members. It plays a vital role in restoring sight to individuals suffering from corneal blindness by facilitating safe and lawful organ donations.

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