Chapter IX

MISCELLANEOUS

Violation of Guidelines

9.1 If it comes to the notice of any State Government or any of India's Diplomatic Missions abroad or CARA that a recognized Indian agency or enlisted foreign agency is not observing all or any of the provisions of these guidelines or is otherwise functioning in a manner which is not in the interests of children generally, it shall inform CARA immediately with details and CARA may, at its discretion suspend or withdraw recognition of such enlisted agency and/or take any other such action as may be deemed necessary.

9.2 It would be desirable for the Government of India to enter into bilateral agreement with countries which are receiving children from India for the purpose of adoption and such bilateral agreements should provide for full coordination between the appropriate authorities of India and the receiving State and also for protection and safeguarding of the welfare of the children taken for adoption in the receiving State.

9.3 Apprehensions have been expressed that unscrupulous elements arrange illegal transfer of babies to adoptive parents at the time of their birth in some hospitals, nursing homes, and maternity homes in the country. Such transfer of babies taking place without observing the appropriate norms and procedure is illegal and thus it is not at all in the interest of the child. If any such complaints are brought to the notice of CARA, it shall cause an enquiry to be done and take up the matter with the appropriate authorities of the Central or State Government including the Medical Council of India.

Amendments to Guidelines

9.4 The Ministry of Welfare, Government of India, reserves to itself the power, at its discretion to make such amendments, additions, deletions or alterations in these guidelines as are deemed necessary from time to time.