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The Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994

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These rules operationalize the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994. They establish the regulatory framework for Genetic Counselling Centres, Genetic Laboratories, and Genetic Clinics. The rules mandate strict registration procedures, minimum infrastructure and staffing requirements, and rigorous record-keeping to prevent the misuse of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for sex determination. By requiring written consent, standardized reporting, and regular inspections, these rules ensure that medical technology is used solely for detecting genetic abnormalities, not for gender selection. This protects the rights of the unborn and upholds ethical medical standards, making it essential for healthcare providers and the public.

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Part II Section 3—Sub-section (i)

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions. In these rules, unless the context
  3. 3Minimum requirements.
  4. 4Registraticn of Genetic Counselling Centre.
  5. 5Application Fee.
  6. 7Validity of registration.
  7. 8Renewal of registration.
  8. 9Maintenance and preservation of records.
  9. 10Conditions for conducting pre-natal diagno- stic picedures
  10. 11Facilities for inspection.
  11. 12Procedure for search and seizure—.(1) The
  12. 13Intimation of changes ip employees, place or equipment
  13. 14Conditions for analysis or test and pre-natal diagnostic procedures
  14. 15Meetings of the Advisory Committees.
  15. 16Allowances to members of the Central Super- visory Board
  16. 17Public Information.

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