Bare Act

The Lepers (Tamil Nadu Repeal) Act, 1987

This Act repeals the Lepers Act, 1898, specifically for the state of Tamil Nadu. Its main purpose is to remove legal restrictions on individuals currently detained in leper asylums in the state. By repealing the old law, it effectively ends the detention of these persons and lifts any prohibitions on them following their chosen trade or calling. This legislative change signifies a shift in policy regarding leprosy patients, ensuring they are no longer legally confined or barred from earning a livelihood under the previous legislation.

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