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TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS

The transplantation of human organs Act, 1994 (Central Act 42 0f 1994)

TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS

The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994
The Transplantation of Human Organs Rules - 1995 (GSR 571(E), dt.31-7-2008)
The Transplantation of Human Organs Rules - New Forms - 1995 (GSR 571(E), dt.31-7-2008)
The Transplant of Human Organs Act - Review Committee

CHAPTER II
AUTHORITY FOR THE REMOVAL OF HUMAN ORGANS  

(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (3), where brainstem death of any person less than eighteen years of age occurs and is certified under sub-section (6), any of the parents of the deceased person may give authority, in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed, for the removal of any human organ from the body of the deceased person.

    4. 

    1. No facilities shall be granted under sub-section (2) of section 3 and no authority shall be given under  sub-section (3) of that section for the removal of any human organ from the body of a deceased  person, if the person required to grant such 
      facilities or empowered to give such authority has reason to believe that an inquest may be required  to be held in relation to such body in pursuance of the provisions of any law for the time being in 
      force.

    2. No authority for the removal of any human organ from the body of a deceased person shall be given by a person to whom such body has been entrusted solely for the purpose of interment, cremation or other disposal.

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