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The Central Government notifies the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Amendment Rules, 2026, to amend the 2018 Rules, primarily by introducing a procedure for permanent registration of mental health establishments.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 121 of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (10 of 2017), issued notification G.S.R. 427(E) on June 1, 2026. This notification introduces the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Amendment Rules, 2026, which come into force upon publication in the Official Gazette. These rules amend the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 (originally published vide G.S.R. 507 (E) dated May 29, 2018). Key amendments include substituting "Provisional Registration" with "Registration" in Chapter III's heading and inserting a new rule, 12A, titled "Procedure for Permanent Registration of mental health establishments by Central Authority." Under Rule 12A, mental health establishments must submit an application for permanent registration in Form-C, along with specified fees, as per regulations under sub-section (12) of section 66 of the Act. The Central Authority will grant a permanent registration certificate in Form-CA upon being satisfied that the establishment meets the standards and requirements specified under sections 65 and 66 of the Act. Any permanent registration certificate issued prior to this notification's publication will remain valid. A new Form-CA, referencing Rule 12A(3) and sections 65(2) and 66(12) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, is also inserted after Form-C. The notification was signed by Prabhakar, Jt. Secy.

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REGISTRATION NO. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-05062026-273178 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 385] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026/JYAISHTHA 11, 1948 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Amendment Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. i. in the heading, for the words "Provisional Registration" the word "Registration" shall be substituted; ii. after rule 12, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:- "12A. Procedure for Permanent Registration of mental health establishments by Central Authority. – 3905 GI/2026 | (1) 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 3. [F. No. V.15012/01/2023 – PH-I] Note:- The Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 507 (E) dated the 29thMay, 2018. 3 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st June, 2026 G.S.R. 427(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 121 of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (10 of 2017), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, to amend the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Amendment Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the said Rules), in Chapter III, i. in the heading, for the words "Provisional Registration" the word "Registration" shall be substituted; ii. after rule 12, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:- "12A, Procedure for Permanent Registration of mental health establishments by Central Authority. 1. A mental health establishment shall submit an application for permanent registration in Form-C as specified in the regulations made in exercise of the power under sub-section (12) of section 66 of the Act along with the specified fees. 2. The Central Authority shall on being satisfied that the mental health establishment fulfills the standards and all requirements specified under sections 65 and 66 of the Act, grant permanent registration certificate in Form - CA to such mental health establishment. 3. Where a Permanent Registration Certificate has been issued to any mental health establishment prior to publication of this notification, such certificate shall remain valid and be considered as permanent registration certificate for the purpose of this rule." 3. In the said rules, after Form-C, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- FORM - CA (See Rule 12 A (3)) Certificate of Permanent Registration The Central Authority, after considering the application dated ....................................submitted by .................................... under section 65 (2) read with section 66 (12) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (10 of 2017) and on being satisfied that such mental health establishment fulfils the standards specified by the authority, hereby accords permanent registration to the applicant mental health establishment in terms of section 66 (17) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, as per details given hereunder: Name of the 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- This permanent registration certificate is issued subject to the conditions laid down in the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and the rules and regulations made there under and standards prescribed therein. - Registration No.: - Place: 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] Date: Registration Authority Seal of the Central Mental Health Authority [F. No. V.15012/01/2023–PH-I] PRABHAKAR, Jt. Secy. Note:- The Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 507 (E) dated the 29thMay, 2018. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. SARVESH KUMAR RASVASTASH SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.06.05 19:31:36

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