Date: 2019-06-10Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7 read with Section 8 of the Pre conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques Prohibition of Sex Selection Act
Executive Summary:
This notification, dated June 10, 2019, amends Notification No. S.O. 85 E, dated February 5, 1997, under the Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994. It substitutes entries for serial numbers 19, 20, 21, and 22, regarding member composition and terms of office within the Central Supervisory Board. The changes are effective from the date of the notification.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Central Supervisory Board Composition:
* Replaces entries for serial numbers 19, 20, 21, and 22 in the original notification.
* The new members are:
* Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh.
* Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Dadar & Nagar Haveli.
* Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan.
* Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Sikkim.
Term of Office:
* The term of office for the above members is one year, starting from the date of the notification, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Change in Special Invitee Status:
* Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, will no longer be the Special Invitee in the Central Supervisory Board.
Impact Analysis:
Government of Chhattisgarh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Rajasthan, and Sikkim:
* Impact: Designated Principal Secretaries/Special Secretary now serve as members of the Central Supervisory Board.
* Action Required: Nominated members must participate in the Central Supervisory Board activities for a term of one year from the notification date.
Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan:
* Impact: Change in role from Special Invitee to a regular member in the Central Supervisory Board.
* Action Required: Adjust participation in the Central Supervisory Board from Special Invitee to Member.
Central Supervisory Board:
* Impact: Altered board composition.
* Action Required: Update records to reflect the changes in board membership.
Key Entities Referenced
Preconception and PreNatal Diagnostic Techniques Prohibition of Sex Selection Act, 1994: The primary legislation being amended by this notification, concerning prenatal diagnostics and sex selection prohibition.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for health policy and family welfare programs, which issued the notification.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued, and also references the location of Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri and Controller of Publications.
Central Supervisory Board: A board related to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, referenced in the notification.
Government of Chhattisgarh: State government represented on a committee or board related to health and family welfare.
Government of Dadar Nagar Haveli: Government of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, represented on a committee or board related to health and family welfare.
Government of Rajasthan: State government represented on a committee or board related to health and family welfare, also mentioned in the context of the Central Supervisory Board.
Government of Sikkim: State government represented on a committee or board related to health and family welfare.