THE HARYANA CORNEAL, GRAFTING ACT, 1974
The Haryana Corneal Grafting Act, 1974
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This Act governs the process of obtaining and using corneal grafts from deceased individuals in the state for medical purposes. It applies to registered medical practitioners with ophthalmic qualifications and authorized officials in approved hospitals or prisons. The law mandates that requests from the deceased be honored if not withdrawn, allows body custodians to act when a request exists, and establishes specific protocols for unclaimed bodies. By setting clear guidelines, the Act facilitates life-saving eye surgery while ensuring that medical priorities are balanced with the rights and wishes of the deceased and their relatives.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Removal of eyes of deceased person
- 4. Authority when not to be given
- 5. No authority for removal of eyes when body is entrusted to person by another only for cremation, etc
- 6. Authority for removal of eyes in case of unclaimed bodies
- 6A. Authority for removal of eyes from bodies sent for post-mortem
- 6B. Preservation of eyes removed from dead bodies
- 7. Saving
- 7A. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 8. Repeal
- 9. Power to make rules
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