Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on August 2, 2019, announces amendments to Notification No. S.O. 85 E, dated 5th February, 1997, concerning the Pre-conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act of 1994. It substitutes the entries for serial numbers 16 and 17, regarding members of Parliament in Lok Sabha. The term of office for the mentioned members is three years from the notification date or until their term expiry in the current XVII Lok Sabha, whichever is earlier.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendments:**
* Replaces entries for serial numbers 16 and 17 in Notification No. S.O. 85 E, dated 5th February, 1997.
* The changes pertain to the member details.
* **New Members:**
* Dr. Sanghamitra Maurya, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, 6237 EVipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010, U.P.
* Dr. Pritam Gopinath Munde, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, 601, Narmada Apt., Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi-110001
* **Term of Office:**
* The term is three years from August 2, 2019, or until the expiry of their term in the current XVII Lok Sabha, whichever is earlier.
Impact Analysis:
* **Dr. Sanghamitra Maurya and Dr. Pritam Gopinath Munde:**
* Impact: Appointment as members.
* Action Required: Acknowledge appointment and fulfill responsibilities as members.
* **Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the changes.
* Action Required: Ensure proper record-keeping and communication regarding the appointments.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Overseeing the implementation of the Pre-conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act of 1994.
* Action Required: Ensure the appointments align with the Act's objectives.
Key Entities Referenced
Pre conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Prohibition of Sex Selection Act of 1994: A law regarding prenatal diagnostic techniques and prohibition of sex selection.
Central Government: The governing body making the amendments to the notification.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The government ministry responsible for health and family welfare.
Department of Health and Family Welfare: A department within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Sanghamitra Maurya: Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, included in the notification as a member.
Pritam Gopinath Munde: Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, included in the notification as a member.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India. Sanghamitra Maurya and Pritam Gopinath Munde are members of Lok Sabha.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: City in Uttar Pradesh state, India. Address for Sanghamitra Maurya.