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The Orissa Corneal Grafting Act, 1969 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1969

....."recognised" means recognised for the purposes of this Act in such manner as may be prescribed; (e) "registered medical practitioner" means a practitioner practicing any system of medi cine and registered as such under any law for the time being in force in India; and (f) "unclaimed body" means the body of a deceased person who has no near relative or which has not been claimed by any of his near relatives within such time as may be prescribed. 3. Removal of eyes of deceased person. (1) If any person has expressed in writing a request that his eyes be used for therapeutic purposes after his death, the person lawfully in possession of his body after his death may, unless he has reason to believe that the request was subsequently withdrawn, authorise in writing the removal of the eyes from the body for the said purposes. (2) The person so authorising shall, if he expresses his desire in writing at the time of authorisation, be paid such amount in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed. (3) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub -section (1) the person lawfully in possession of the body of a deceased person may authorise the removal of the.....