Import of Sex determination/ gender testing kits - violation of PC & PNDT Act, 1994 - reg.

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.... violation of PC & PNDT Act, 1994 - reg. Sir / Madam, Kindly refer to the Board's letter of even number dated 18th January, 2008 on the above subject, wherein the details about a new development of sex determination/ gender testing kits being freely available in upmarkets of certain cities and towns which has the potential to upset the efforts made by Government to contain declining girl child....

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.... gender testing/ sex determination kits may not be permitted in the country and the customs authorities be advised accordingly. 3. In view of the above, Board directs that you may instruct all concerned officers of Customs under your jurisdiction to refer the imported consignments of gender testing/ sex determination kits to the Port Health Officer / Drug Controller, in order to obtain their cle....