Functions of State Authority

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(1) The State Authority shall discharge the following functions, namely:—
- (a) register all mental health establishments in the State;
- (b) develop, establish and maintain quality and service provision norms for registered mental health establishments in the State;
- (c) maintain and publish a register of all registered mental health establishments in the State;
- (d) maintain a record of all mental health professionals registered with the State Authority;
- (e) train all persons including law enforcement officials, mental health professionals and other health professionals about the provisions of this Act;
- (f) receive complaints about deficiencies in provision of services;
- (g) serve as consultant to the State Government on matters relating to mental healthcare;
- (h) supervise and inspect all mental health establishments in the State;
  - (i) advise the State Government on the measures necessary to fulfill the objectives of this Act;
- (j) maintain a register of mental health professionals in the State; and
- (k) such other functions as may be prescribed.
(2) The State Authority shall function as a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be sued.

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