Section 1 of The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
This Act may be called the Transplantation of 1[Human Organs and Tissues] Act, 1994.
- (2)It applies, in the first instance, to the whole of the States of Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra and to all the Union territories and it shall also apply to such other State which adopts this Act by resolution passed in that behalf under clause (1) of article 252 of the Constitution.
- (3)It shall come into force in the States of Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra and in all the Union territories on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint and in any other State which adopts this Act under clause (1) of article 252 of the Constitution, on the date of such adoption; and any reference in this Act to the commencement of this Act shall, in relation to any State or Union territory, means the date on which this Act comes into force in such State or Union territory
Summary
- The official name of the law is The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.
- It started applying first to the states of Goa, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra, along with all Union territories.
- Any other state in India can choose to follow this law by passing a specific resolution in its state legislature.
- For any state that adopts the law later, it becomes active on the date that state officially adopts it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law apply to every state in India automatically?
No, it applied first only to Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Union territories, while other states must pass a resolution to adopt it.
2. Can a state change the date the law starts for them?
For states adopting it later, the law starts on the exact date they pass their resolution to adopt it.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 1 of The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, which of the following areas did the law apply to in the first instance?
Q2.Under Section 1 of The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, how can a State that is not initially listed come under the authority of this Act?
Q3.Based on Section 1 of The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, what does the term "commencement of this Act" mean for a State that adopts it later?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, who has the power to appoint the date the Act comes into force for Union territories?