Section 42: Transfer of assets, liabilities of Central Authority

Q: What does Section 42 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) deal with?

Section 42 TMHA pertains to "Transfer of assets, liabilities of Central Authority". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 42 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs transfer of assets, liabilities of Central Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 42 TMHA still in force?

Yes, Section 42 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 42 TMHA?

धारा 42 TMHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 42 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs transfer of assets, liabilities of Central Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 42 TMHA?

Dhara 42 TMHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 42 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs transfer of assets, liabilities of Central Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 42 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 42, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, § 42 (India).

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- On the establishment of the Central Authority-

(a) all the assets and liabilities of the Central Authority for Mental Health Services constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Mental Health Act, 1987 shall stand transferred to, and vested in, the Central Authority.

(b) without prejudice to the provisions of clause (a), all data and information collected during enrolment, all details of authentication performed, debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all contracts entered into and all matters and things engaged to be done by, with or for such Central Authority for Mental Health Services immediately before that day, for or in connection with the purpose of the said Central Authority for Mental Health Services, shall be deemed to have been incurred, entered into or engaged to be done by, with or for, the Central Authority;

(c) all sums of money due to the Central Authority for Mental Health Services immediately before that day shall be deemed to be due to the Central Authority; and

(d) all suits and other legal proceedings instituted or which could have been instituted by or against such Central Authority for Mental Health Services immediately before that day may be continued or may be instituted by or against the Central Authority.