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Section 1 of The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 in hindi

(1)This Act may be called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.
(2)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Summary

This law is officially called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.
The law does not start working automatically on the day it is written.
Instead, the Central Government has the power to decide when the law starts.
The Central Government must publish an official public announcement, called a notification in the Official Gazette, to start the law.

Practical examples

1In early January 2022, a clinic owner named Rajesh wanted to know if he had to follow this new national law yet. He checked the official government website and found that the law was scheduled to start on January 25, 2022, because of a notification issued on January 20, 2022.

2A fertility specialist named Dr. Sunita wanted to open a new clinic in December 2021. Since the law had not been officially started by the Central Government yet, she did not have to register under it on her opening day, but she prepared for when the official start date would be announced.

FAQ

1. What is the official name of this law?

It is called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.

2. Does this law start working immediately after Parliament passes it?

No, it only starts working on the specific date that the Central Government chooses and announces.

3. How does the government announce when the law starts?

The government must publish an official public announcement, called a notification, in the Official Gazette.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 1 of The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, who has the authority to decide when the Act comes into force?

Q2.Under Section 1 of The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, what official method must be used to announce the start date of the Act?

Q3.Under Section 1 of The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, what is the official short title of this legislation?

Q4.Under Section 1 of The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, on what date did the Act officially come into force?

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