ABSTRACT
This Act may be called the Maharashtra Regulation of use of Pre-natal Diagnostic Technique Act, 1988. It shall extend to the whole of the state of Maharashtra. It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, shall apply to the proceedings taken under sub-section and the person taking such proceeding shall take the assistance of a police officer of the nearest police station, whenever necessary. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the State government, the Appropriate Authority, State or local Vigilance Committee or any intended to be done under this Act. Provided that such exemption is not made as regards minimum qualifications of persons, minimum equipment necessary, the standards to be maintained and the code of conduct of persons working at the Genetic Centre, laboratory or clinic.
