Central Act
The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
An Act to provide for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs and tissues for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs and tissues and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 42 of 1994 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1994-07-08 |
| In force from | 1995-02-04 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Sections | 31 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 come into force?
It came into force on 1995-02-04, having been enacted on 1994-07-08.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare).
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