Section 70: Certificates, fees and register of mental health establishments

Q: What does Section 70 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) deal with?

Section 70 TMHA pertains to "Certificates, fees and register of mental health establishments". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 70 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs certificates, fees and register of mental health establishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 70 TMHA still in force?

Yes, Section 70 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 70 TMHA?

धारा 70 TMHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 70 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 70 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs certificates, fees and register of mental health establishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 70 TMHA?

Dhara 70 TMHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 70 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 70 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs certificates, fees and register of mental health establishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 70 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 70, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, § 70 (India).

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(1)

Every mental health establishment shall display the certificate of registration in a conspicuous place in the mental health establishment in such manner so as to be visible to everyone visiting the mental health establishment.

(2)

In case the certificate is destroyed or lost or mutilated or damaged, the Authority may issue a duplicate certificate on the request of the mental health establishment and on the payment of such fees as may be prescribed.

(3)

The certificate of registration shall be non-transferable and valid in case of change of ownership of the establishment.

(4)

Any change of ownership of the mental health establishment shall be intimated to the Authority by the new owner within one month from the date of change of ownership.

(5)

In the event of change of category of the mental health establishment, such establishment shall surrender the certificate of registration to the Authority and the mental health establishment shall apply afresh for grant of certificate of registration in that category.