The appropriate authority shall discharge the following functions, namely: —

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(a) to grant, suspend or cancel registration of a clinic or bank;

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(b) to enforce the standards to be fulfilled by the clinic or bank;

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(c) to investigate complaints of breach of the provisions of this Act, rules and regulations made thereunder and take legal action as per provisions of this Act;

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(d) to take appropriate legal action against the misuse of assisted reproductive technology by any person and also to initiate independent investigations in such matter;

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(e) to supervise the implementation of the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder;

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(f) to recommend to the National Board and State Boards about the modifications required in the rules and regulations in accordance with changes in technology or social conditions;

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(g) to take action after investigation of complaints received by it against the assisted reproductive technology clinics or banks; and

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(h) such other functions as may be prescribed.

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