Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia


The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
Emblem of India.svg
Parliament of India
CitationTransplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
Enacted byParliament of India
Enacted8 July 1994
Commenced4 February 1995
Introduced byMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Status: In force

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 is the Law enacted by the Parliament of India and introduced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dated 4 February 1994, which deals with the transplantation and donation of 11 human organs and tissues of an alive donor or deceased person.[1] This act is applicable to only those Indian administered states where the act has been adopted or enforced by the state governments. But it applies to all Union territories.[2][3]

Objectives[edit]

The primary objectives of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 is to prevent commercial and illegal donations or advertisements of human organs.[4] Any person whether they are transplantation coordinator, or associated to any medical college or hospital or those who helps in removing of human organ or tissues from an alive or deceased body without any authority, shall be imprisoned for the term of three years with a fine of 5 lakh rupees (500,000INR).[5]

Any person in any manner if conducting negotiations or making arrangements or assisting with any intention, such as offering or receiving payment, or donating to a relative, or supplying human organs and tissues with any intention is subject to punishment in accordance with the applicable sections of this act.[6]

Before transplanting human organs and tissues for donation, or storage purposes (except commercial purposes), it shall be the responsibility and duty of hospital management to consult authorized person for making necessary official arrangements amended in applicable sections.[7][8]

References[edit]

  1. "Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994". 8 July 1994 – via www.indiacode.nic.in. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Section 1(2) in The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994".
  3. "Transplantation of Human Organs and Act, 1994" (PDF).
  4. "Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues | National Health Portal Of India". www.nhp.gov.in.
  5. "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in.
  6. "Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994".
  7. "Section 3 (A1) Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994".
  8. "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in.
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We kindly request your support in maintaining the independence of Bharatpedia. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on small donations to sustain our operations and provide free access to reliable information to the world. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to consider donating to our cause, as it would greatly aid us in our mission. Your contribution would demonstrate the importance of reliable and trustworthy knowledge to you and the world. Thank you.

Please select an option below or scan the QR code to donate
₹150 ₹500 ₹1,000 ₹2,000 ₹5,000 ₹10,000 Other