It is true Health is a state subject and in the same so the Act is not enforced on any state. State has to adopt the Act by passing a resolution in the legislature assembly of state. The Bill was passed by Parliament after 4 states agreed to enforce the Act after notification.As per the provisions of the Act,
The Central Government is responsible for:
- Notification of the Act (Completed)
- Notification of the National Council and Rules for the functioning (Completed)
- Classification & Categorization of the Clinical Establishments by Central Government based on the recommendations of the National Council. (Completed)
- Establish Minimum Standards for the different categories of Clinical Establishments based on the recommendations of the National Council.
- Develop and prescribe the form and manner in which the registry (National, State & District level) is to be maintained.
- Provide oversight and assistance to the States and UT’s for the implementation of the CEA 2010 including capacity building.
- Assistance for the drafting of Rules under Section 54 of the Act. Draft of Model Rules circulated to all implementing States/UTs.
- Assist States & UT’s in adoption of the proposed web based registration system and offline registration systems.
- Assistance to the State & UT’s Councils for any other matter that may be required.
The State Governments would be responsible for:
- Notification of State Rules under Section 54 of the Act
- Constitute & notify the State / Union Territory Council of Clinical Establishments
- Constitute & notify District Registration Authorities in all districts
- Begin the process of provisional registration
- Identification and notification of Registrars of Clinical Establishment at State Level (Director of Health Services) and District level (District Health Officer)
- Disseminate information about the Act and Rules at various levels and among stakeholders.
