Any genetic counselling centre, laboratory, clinic or imaging centre using ultrasound or other equipment capable of sex determination must register under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 with the district Appropriate Authority. Registration requires qualified personnel, registered machines and meticulous records such as Form F. Violations attract severe penalties including imprisonment.
Who must register
- Ultrasound clinics and hospitals
- Genetic labs and counselling centres
- Mobile ultrasound units
Process
- Apply to Appropriate Authority with qualifications and machine details.
- Inspection.
- Registration certificate.
Compliance
- Display notice that sex determination is illegal
- Maintain Form F and records
- Report machine sales and transfers
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Get expert help →Penalties
Imprisonment, fines and suspension of medical registration for violations.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy an ultrasound machine without registration?
Sellers may sell only to registered bodies.
Is Form F required for all scans?
For prenatal scans of pregnant women.
Can registration be transferred?
Changes need intimation and approval.
Do radiologists need specific qualifications?
Yes, as prescribed under the Act and rules.
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