Pre-Conception Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act

India first enacted PNDT act in 1994, later amended as pre-conception pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PCPNDT) act in 2003.

An act with a provision for the prohibition of sex selection (before or after conception), and for regulation of prenatal diagnostic techniques preventing their misuse for sex determination leading to female feticide in India.

Rules:

1. No person shall convey the sex of the fetus to the pregnant lady or her relatives by words, signs, or any other method.

2. Mandatory registration of all the machines and diagnostic laboratories by the appropriate authority.

3. Form F should be aptly filled and submitted to appropriate authorities by the 5th day of each following month.

4. All records should be maintained for minimum of 2 years period and made available for inspection by appropriate authorities.

5. USG machine should not be sold to anyone who is not registered under the act.

6. Certificate of registration shall be nontransferable. In the event of change of ownership, new owner shall apply afresh for the grant of certificate of registration.

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