Chandigarh Gazette, No. 86, 04 August 2026

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Chandigarh Administration Gazette

Pub lishe d b y Authority

No. 086] CHANDIGARH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026 (SRAVANA 13, 1948 SAKA)

CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Notification

The 20th July, 2026

No. 593146/610688/F-II(7)/2026/6722.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (2) of section 121 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 (Central Act 10 of 2017), read with Notification bearing No. S.O. 1557 (E) dated 01.04.2025, the Administrator, UT Chandigarh Administration, with the previous approval of the Central Government, hereby makes the following rules, namely:- Chandigarh Mental Healthcare Rules, 2026.

CHAPTER-I

PRELIMINARY

1. Title and commencement ––(1) These rules may be called the Chandigarh Mental Healthcare Rules, 2026.

(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

2. Definitions ––(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Act" means the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (Central Act 10 of 2017);

(b) "Chief Executive Officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority appointed under rule 9;

(c) "Form" means a form appended to these rules;

(d) "Member" means a member of the State Authority whether ex-officio or a non-official member;

(e) "Non-official member" means a member of the State Authority nominated by the Government in the manner specified under rule 7;

(f) "Official member" means a member appointed ex-officio under rule 4;

(g) "Section" means section of the Act;

(h) "State Authority" means the Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority to be established under section of 45 of the Act; and

(i) "State Government" means the UT Chandigarh Administration.

(2) The words and expressions used herein and not defined, but defined in the Act or, as the case may be, in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (Central Act 102 of 1956) or in the Indian Medical Central Council Act, 1970 (Central Act 48 of 1970), in so far as they are not inconsistent shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 or as the case may be, in those enactments.

CHAPTER-II

LEGISLATION BY REFERENCE

3. Legislation by reference –– (1) Provisions of the following Central Rules to the extent stated below shall be applicable, in terms of sub-section (2) of section 2 of the Act and the proviso thereto and subject to the provisions of section 22 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (Central Act 10 of 1897), as amended from time to time, and shall form the principal Rules made under the Act, namely:-

(a) The Mental Healthcare (Rights of Persons with Mental Illness) Rules, 2018, published by notification No. G.S.R.509 (E) dated 29th May 2018 of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

(b) Provisions of Chapter V of the Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018 published under notification No. G.S.R.507 (E) dated 29th May 2018 of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

(c) The Mental Healthcare (State Mental Health Authority) Rules, 2018 (the First Rules) published by notification No. G.S.R 508 (E) dated 29th May 2018 of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

(2) Nothing contained in this rule shall be deemed to empower the UT Chandigarh Administration to modify or amend the principal rules enumerated in sub-rule (1) in a manner as to alter, modify or override the provisions of the said rules, except with the previous approval of the Central Government.

CHAPTER-III

STATE/UT MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

4. Nomination of ex-officio members of the State/UT Authority –– (1) Under Section 46(1) of the Act, the UT Chandigarh Administration shall nominate the following members,

(2) Under Section 46(1)(f) of the Act, the Head of any of the mental hospitals or Head of the Department of Psychiatry at any government medical college in the Union Territory of Chandigarh shall be nominated by the UT Chandigarh Administration as a member of the State Authority.

5. Qualification and experience of non-official members of State/UT Authority –– (1) The

following mental health professionals who possess a minimum of fifteen years of experience in their respective fields, shall be eligible for appointment/selection as non-official members of the State Authority, by the UT Chandigarh Administration, namely:-

(i) One eminent psychiatrist from Chandigarh, not in government service;

(ii) One mental health professional as defined under section 46(1)(h) of the Act; (iii) One psychiatric social worker;

(iv) One clinical psychologist; and

(v) One mental health care nurse.

(2) The following non-official members of the State Authority, shall be appointed by the UT Chandigarh Administration, namely:-

(i) Two persons representing persons who have or have had mental illness;

(ii) Two persons representing care-givers of persons with mental illness or organizations representing care-givers; and

(iii) Two persons representing non-governmental organizations which provide services to persons with mental illness.

(3) A person shall not be appointed to be a non-official member of the State Authority unless, he-

(i) Is an Indian National;

(ii) Is of the age not exceeding sixty-seven years; and

(iii) Possesses qualification and experience as specified under Sub Rules (1) and (2) of Rule 5.

6. Manner of appointment of non-official members –– (1) Appointment of non-official members of the State Authority shall be by nominations made by the Chandigarh Administration in the manner detailed below :-

a. The Chandigarh Administration (Department of Health) shall issue a notice calling for applications for appointment of non-official members to the State Authority;

b. Wide publicity shall be given by open advertisement in at least three daily newspapers (one each in English, Punjabi and Hindi) having wide circulation in the UT, specifying the last date for submission of applications;

c. The advertisement shall be published simultaneously on the website of the Department of Health; and

d. All applications received in response to the advertisement within the last date notified shall be collected and placed before a selection committee constituted under sub-rule (2), for scrutiny and consideration of such applications so as to fulfill the requirements of section 46 of the Act and Rules 2 and 3.

(2) The selection committee for appointment of non-official members of State Authority shall consist of a Chairperson, who shall be the Chairperson of the State Authority, and two independent experts of eminence in the field of mental healthcare, to be nominated by the State Government.

(3) The selection committee shall scrutinize and consider the applications placed before it and prepare a panel of candidates who are eligible for being selected as members of the State Authority and submit the same to the UT Chandigarh Administration.

(4) The UT Chandigarh Administration shall nominate the non-official members of the State Authority, from among the panel of candidates prepared and submitted by the selection committee:

Provided that, in making appointments by nomination under sub-rule (2) above, preference shall be given to persons with ten or more years of experience in dealing with persons with mental illness.

7. Terms of office and allowances of members of State Authority –– (1) The chairperson and other ex-officio members of the State Authority shall hold office as such chairperson or member, as the case may be, so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is nominated.

(2) A non-official member nominated under these rules shall hold office for a term of three years at a time from the date of his nomination and may be re-appointed for a second term.

However, such re-appointment for the second term shall not be automatic.

(3) A non-official member attending the meeting of the State Authority shall be entitled to sitting allowance, travelling allowance, daily allowance and such other allowances at rates applicable to non-official members of Commissions and Committees of the Chandigarh Administration for attending meetings of such Commissions and Committees of the State Government.

8. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and other employees of the State Authority––

(1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the State/UT Authority, not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the State Government, to be appointed by the Chandigarh Administration, as per Section 52 of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

(2) The State/UT Authority may, with the approval of the Chandigarh Administration, determine the number, nature and categories of other officers and employees required by the State Authority in the discharge of its functions.

(3) The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service (including the qualifications, experience and manner of appointment) of the Chief Executive Officer and other officers and employees of the State/UT Authority shall be such as may be specified by regulations, with the approval of the Chandigarh Administration.

9. Furnishing information of activities –– The UT Administration of Chandigarh may call for information concerning the activities of the State/UT Authority/Board periodically or as and when required, and the State/UT Authority shall furnish such information in Form-A.

CHAPTER-IV

PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENTS

AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BY STATE AUTHORITY

10. Procedure for provisional registration of mental health establishments–

(1) Every mental health establishment in UT Chandigarh, except those under the control of the Central Government shall register with the State/UT Authority.

(2) Every mental health establishment referred to under sub-rule (1) shall submit an application for provisional registration to the State/UT Authority in Form-B, containing details as specified therein, along with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 7500 (Rupees Seven Thousand and Five Hundred only) by way of electronic payment to the Chandigarh UT/State Mental Health Authority, or by way of a demand draft drawn in favour of the Chairperson, Chandigarh Mental Health Authority, payable at Chandigarh.

(3) The State/UT Authority shall, on being satisfied that the mental health establishment fulfills all the requirements specified in sections 65 and 66 of the Act, grant a provisional registration certificate in Form-C.

11. Validity and renewal of certificate of registration of mental health establishment

(1) The provisional registration certificate granted under sub-rule (3) of rule 11 shall valid for a period of twelve months from the date of such grant.

(2) An application for renewal of such certificate shall be made in Form-B within thirty days before the date of expiry of validity of such certificate.

(3) lf the application for renewal is not made within thirty days before the expiry of the validity period, the registration shall cease to be current until a fresh application for renewal is made along with the fees specified for provisional registration.

(4) All payment of fee for registration or renewal shall be paid by way of electronic payment to the bank account of Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority, or by way of a demand draft drawn in favour of the Chairperson, Chandigarh Mental Health Authority, payable at Chandigarh;

Provided that till the period the Authority specifies the minimum standards for different categories of mental health establishments, it shall issue a provisional certificate of registration to the mental health care establishment:

Provided further, that on specifying the minimum standards for different categories of mental health care establishments, the mental health care establishment referred to in the first provision shall, within a period of six months from the date such standards are specified, submit to the Authority an undertaking starting therein that such establishment fulfills the specified minimum standards and on being satisfied that such establishmentThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in 1382 CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) fulfills the minimum standards, the Authority shall issue a certificate of registration to such mental health care establishment.

12. Issue of duplicate certificate––Where a certificate of registration granted to a mental health establishment is destroyed or lost or mutilated or damaged, the State Authority may issue a duplicate certificate on application made by such establishment along with a fee of Rs. 2000/- (Two thousand rupees only) in the manner specified in sub-rule (4) of rule 12.

13. No registration fee for public health facilities –– (1) No registration fee or renewal fee or fee for issue of duplicate certificate shall be payable by public health facilities.

(2) Notwithstanding the concessions made under sub-rule (1), all public health facilities shall be required to obtain provisional registration, keep them renewed on time and conform to the stipulated standards of performance.

14. Conditions for issue of registration certificate for mental health professionals ––

(1) The mental health professionals including psychiatrists shall register with the State Authority by submitting the application in Form-F along with registration fee of Rs. 2000 in the manner specified above. The State Authority shall issue certificate of registration in Form-G. There shall be no registration fee for mental health professionals working in public sector.

(2) The registration certificate issued shall be subject to the conditions laid down in the Act and the rules and regulations made there under.

15. Maintenance of digital register–– (1) The Authority shall maintain category-wise digital registers as follows:-

(i) Register of all registered mental health establishments in accordance with the provisions of section 55 and 71, in Form-D;

(ii) Register of all registered mental health professionals in accordance with the provisions of section 55, in Form-E;

(2) The UT Chandigarh Administration shall maintain the mental health digital portal.

16. Maintenance of online registers–– (1) For the purposes of these rules, the State Authority shall make regulations or issue notifications from time to time, with regards to creating and operating online registers of mental health professionals, mental health establishments, advance directives for admission and discharge of patients in mental health establishments and maintaining basic medical records by taking into account the prevailing laws, standards, guidelines, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations for such online database or portal, from time to time.

(2) All the mental health establishments and mental health professionals shall implement the rules, regulations or other instructions and directives issued by the State/UT Authority, with regard to maintenance of online registers.

CHAPTER V

MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARD

17. State/UT Mental Health Review Boards–– The mental health review boards for Chandigarh, as specified under section 73 of the Act, shall be constituted by the State Authority and shall function in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XI of the Act andThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) 1383 Chapter V of the Mental Health (Central Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Boards) Rules, 2018, as amended from time to time and further in accordance with the regulations made by the State Authority under section 124 of the Act.

18. Constitution of Chandigarh Mental Health Review Boards —

(1) The State/UT Authority shall, by notification, constitute the Boards for Chandigarh, to be called the Chandigarh Mental Health Review Boards, for the purposes of this Act. (2) The requisite number, location and the jurisdiction of the Boards shall be specified by the State Authority in consultation with the Chandigarh Administration. While constituting the Boards, the Chandigarh Administration shall have regard to the following, namely – (a) the expected or actual workload of the Board in the Union Territory;

(b) number of mental health establishments in the Union Territory;

(c) number of persons with mental illness;

(d) population in the Union Territory;

(e) geographical and climatic conditions of the area in which the Board is to be constituted.

(3) The composition of each Board shall be as follows:

(a) a District Judge, or an officer of the State judicial services who is qualified to be appointed as District Judge or a retired District Judge who shall be chairperson of (b) representative of the District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh;

(c) two members of whom one shall be a psychiatrist and the other shall be a medical practitioner.

(d) two members who shall be persons with mental illness or care-givers or persons representing organisations of persons with mental illness or care-givers or non-governmental organisations working in the field of mental health.

(4) A person shall be disqualified to be appointed as the chairperson or a member of a Board or be removed by the State Authority, if he/she—

(a) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which involves moral turpitude; or

(b) is adjudged as an insolvent; or

(c) has been removed or dismissed from the service of the Government or a body corporate owned or controlled by the Government; or

(d) has such financial or other interest as is likely to prejudice the discharge of his functions as a member; or

(e) has such other disqualifications as may be prescribed by the State Government. (5) A chairperson or member of a Board may resign his office by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Chairperson of the State Authority and on such resignation being accepted, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a person, belonging to the category under sub-rule 19(3) above.

CHAPTER VI

FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT

19. State Mental Health Authority Fund –– There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the State Mental Health Authority Fund and there shall be credited thereto –This is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in 1384 CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) (i) Any grants and loans made to the State Authority by the State Government; (ii) All fees and charges received by the Authority under this Act; and

(iii) All sums received by the State Authority from such other sources as may be decided upon by the State Government.

20. Accounts and audit of State/UT Authority–– (1) The State Authority shall maintain accounts of its income and expenditure relating to each year and prepare an annual statement of accounts consisting of income and expenditure and the balance sheet.

(2) The annual statement of accounts shall be submitted for audit, not later than 30th June of each year in the common accounting format prescribed from time to time by the Ministry of Finance for central autonomous bodies or as nearer thereto as the circumstances admit.

(3) The annual statement of accounts prepared under sub-rule (1) shall be signed on behalf of the State Authority by the officer in-charge of accounts and the Chief Executive Officer and shall be approved by the State Authority.

21. Annual report of the State Authority–– (1) The State Authority shall prepare its annual report in Form-H and forward it to the UT Chandigarh Administration within nine months of the end of the financial year, for being laid before the UT Administrator.

(2) The annual report shall give complete details of the activities of the State Authority during the previous year and shall include the audited accounts of the year and the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India thereon.

CHAPTER VII

AUDIT, INSPECTION AND INQUIRY OF MENTAL HEALTH

ESTABLISHMENTS

22. Audit of mental health establishments–– (1) For the purpose of conducting audit of the registered mental health establishments in UT Chandigarh to ensure that such mental health establishments comply with the minimum standards specified under the Act, the State Authority shall authorize the following persons, namely:-

(i) a psychiatrist who is in government service (mandatory);

(ii) any two persons from among the following, namely,-

a. a representative of the Deputy Commissioner

b. a representative of the State Human Rights Commission for Chandigarh;

c. a psychiatrist who is in private practice;

d. a mental health professional who is not a psychiatrist;

e. a representative of a non-governmental organization working in the area of mental health;

f. a representative of care-givers of persons with mental illness or organizations representing care-givers; and

g. a representative of persons who have or have had mental illness.

(2) For conducting audit of registered mental health establishments, the State Authority shall charge a fee of rupees five thousand which may be paid by way of electronic payment to the State Mental Health Authority account or by way of a demand draft drawn in favor of the Chairperson, Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority.

Provided that, no such fee shall be charged for conducting audit of public mental health establishments.

23. Inspection and inquiry of mental health establishments–– (1) The State Authority may, suo-moto or on a complaint received from any person, with respect to non-adherence of minimum standards specified by or under the Act or contravention of any provision thereof, order an inspection and inquiry of such mental health establishment, to be made by two or more of the following persons, namely: -

(a) a psychiatrist in government service;

(b) a psychiatrist in private practice;

(c) a mental health professional who is not a psychiatrist;

(d) a representative of a non-governmental organization working in the area of mental health;

(e) a police officer in charge of the police station under whose jurisdiction the mental health establishment is situated; and

(f) the Deputy Commissioner or his/her representative of Chandigarh.

(2) The State Authority or the persons authorized by it under sub-rule (1), if it has reasons to believe that a person is operating a mental health establishment without registration or is not adhering to the minimum standards specified by or under the Act or has been contravening any of the provisions of the Act or the rules and regulations made there under, shall have powers to enter and search such mental health establishment.

(3) During search, the State Authority or the person authorized by it may require the mental health professional in charge of the mental health establishment to produce the original documents relating to its registration with the State Authority and it shall be obligatory on the part of the mental health establishment to produce such documents.

(4) Within two days of completing the inspection and search of the mental health establishment under sub-rule (3), a written report of the findings of such inspection and search shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the State Authority.

(5) The Chairperson of the State Authority, shall, on receipt of the written report under sub-rule (4), take such action as it deems fit, against the defaulting mental health establishment, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

FORM-A

(see rule 10)

INFORMATION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE AUTHORITY/

BOARD

1. New Regulations notified:

2. Number of orders passed during the year:

3. Meetings held during the year:

4. Number and details of mental health establishments under the control of the UT Chandigarh Administration:

5. Number and details of mental health establishments in UT Chandigarh:

6. Number and details of registration of mental health professionals during the year:

7. Statement on references received from the Central Government and State Governments and action taken thereon:

8. Quality and service provision norms for different types of mental health establishments under Chandigarh Administration:

9. Training imparted to persons including law enforcement officials, mental health professionals and other health professionals about the provisions and implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017:

10. Applications for registration of mental health establishments received, accepted and rejected along with reasons for such rejection:

11. Audit of mental health establishments along with audit reports:

12. Complaints received regarding violation of rights of mentally ill persons and action taken thereon:

13. Details of guidance issued for medical practitioners and mental health professionals:

14. Number of cases registered regarding sexual harassment of women at work place under section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and details thereof:

15. Details of inspection and inquiry of mental health establishments:

16. Number of appeals to High Court against order of the State Mental Health Authority and status thereof:

17. Complaints received regarding deficiencies in provision of services and action taken thereon:

18. Details of consultations with stakeholders:

19. Details of the Inquiry initiated by the State Mental Health Authority:

20. Administration and establishment matters:

21. Budget and Accounts with details including balance sheet, income and expenditure account, etc.:

22. Any other matter which may be relevant:

FORM-B

(see of rules 11(2) and 12(2))

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION AND

RENEWAL OF A MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT

To,

The Chief Executive Officer, The Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority, Department of Health, UT Chandigarh

Dear Sir/Madam,

I/we intend to apply for grant of provisional registration/ permanent registration/ renewal of provisional registration for the Mental Health Establishment namely

…............................................of which I am/we are holding a valid license/registration for the establishment/maintenance of such hospital/nursing home. Details of the hospital/nursing home are given below:

1. Name of applicant(s):

2. Details of license with reference to the name of the authority

issuing the license and date:

3. Age:

4. Professional experience in Psychiatry:

5. Permanent address of the applicant(s):

6. Address of the nursing home/hospital:

7. Details of accommodation:

(a) Number of rooms: (b) Number of beds: (c) Facilities provided: (d) Out-patient: (e) Emergency services: (f) In-patient facilities: (g) Occupational and recreational facilities: (h) ECT facilities: (i) Psychological testing facilities; (j) Investigation and laboratory facilities: (k) X-Ray facilities (l) Treatment facilities: (m) Any other:

Staff Pattern

(a) Number of doctors: (b) Number of nurses: (c) Number of attendees: (d) Others:

I am herewith remitting Rs………………..(in words) ................................... as application fee

via bank draft drawn in favour of Chairperson, Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority. or

via electronic payment with details as follows:

Account Name:- Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority

Name of the Bank:-

Account No:-

IFSC Code:-

I hereby undertake to abide by the rules and regulations of the Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority.

I request you to consider my application and grant the license for establishment/ maintenance of psychiatric hospital/ nursing home.

Date:

Yours faithfully

Place:

Signature NameThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) 1389

FORM-C

(see rule 11 (4))

CERTIFICATE OF PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION OR RENEWAL OF

PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENTS

The Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority, after considering the application dated ……………………… submitted by

………………………………………… under section 65(2) or section 66(3) or section 66(10) of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017, hereby accords provisional registration/ renewal of provisional registration to the applicant mental health establishment in terms of section 66(4) or section 66(10), as per the details given here under:

1. Name of the mental health establishment:

2. Address:

3. Number of beds:

The provisional registration certificate issued is subject to the conditions laid down in the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and the rules and regulations made there under and shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of its issue and can be renewed.

Date:

Place:

Registration Authority:

Seal of the Registration AuthorityThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in 1390 CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA)

FORM-D

(see rule 16(1)(i))

REGISTER OF MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENTS

(in digital format)*

Category of mental health establishment:…………………….

FORM-E

(see rule 16(1)(ii))

REGISTER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

(in digital format)*

Category of mental health professional:………………….

Psychiatric Social Workers shall be registered as provided in the Mental Health Care Act,2017This is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in 1392 CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA)

FORM-F

(see rule 15(1))

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF REGISTRATION OF

REGISTRATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

To,

The Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority, Department of Health, UT Chandigarh

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I am hereby applying for grant of registration of registration, to practise as a mental health professional, namely ....................................................

.....................................

1. Name of applicant:

2. Details of Educational qualifications in respective specialty:

3. Age:

4. Professional experience in Psychiatry:

5. Permanent address of the applicant:

6. Other qualifications (copies attached):

I am herewith remitting Rs……………….. (in words)......................................

as application fee

via bank draft drawn in favour of Chairperson, Chandigarh

State Mental Health Authority. or

Electronic payment details are as follows.

Account Name:- Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority

Name of the Bank:-

Account No:-

IFSC Code-

I hereby undertake to abide by the rules and regulation of the Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority.

I request you to consider my application and grant the registration to practice as a mental health professional in UT Chandigarh.

Date:

Place:

Yours faithfully,

Signature NameThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) 1393

FORM-G

(see rule 15(1))

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF REGISTRATION FOR

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The Chandigarh State Mental Health Authority, after considering the application dated………………, submitted by…………………………. under section 55(1)(d) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, hereby accords registration to the applicant, as a mental health professional in the category of ………………… …………………

Registration No:

Name:

Address:

The registration certificate issued is subject to the conditions laid down in the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and the rules and regulations made there under.

Date:

Place:

Registration Authority:

Seal of the Registration AuthorityThis is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in 1394 CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA)

FORM-H

(See rule 20(1))

ANNUAL REPORT OF STATE AUTHORITY

1. Introduction:

2. Profile of the Authority's members:

3. Scope of regulation:

4. New Regulations or procedures etc. notified or issued during the year:

5. Orders passed by the Authority during the year:

6. Meetings of the Authority held during the year:

7. Details of mental health establishments under the control of

Chandigarh Administration:

8. Details of mental health establishments in Chandigarh:

9. Details of registration of mental health professionals:

10. A statement on references received from central and state Governments and action taken thereon:

11. A statement on references sent to the central and state Governments and action taken thereon by the respective Governments:

12. Quality and service provision norms for different types of mental health establishments under the Chandigarh Administration:

13. Supervision of mental health establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and action taken on the complaints received about deficiencies in provision of services therein:

14. Training imparted to persons including law enforcement officials, mental health professionals and other health professionals about the provisions and implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017:

15. Applications for registration of mental health establishments received, accepted and rejected along with reasons for such rejection:

16. Audit of mental health establishments:

17. Complaints received regarding violation of rights of mentally ill persons and action taken thereon:

18. Details of guidance issued for medical practitioners and mental health professionals:

19. Implementation of RTI Act, 2005:

20. Details regarding sexual harassment of women at workplace under Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

21. Inspection and inquiry of mental health establishments:

22. Appeals to High Court against order of Authority and status thereof:

23. Status of review of use of advance directives and recommendations of the Authority in respect thereof:

24. Complaints received about deficiencies in provision of services and action taken thereon:

25. Stakeholders Consultations

26. Details of inquiry initiated by the Authority:

27. Administration and establishment matters:

28. Annual budget, accounts and audit reports:

29. Any other matter, which in the opinion of the Authority needs to be highlighted:

By order of the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh Dated, Chandigarh

MANDIP SINGH BRAR, IAS The 20.07.2026

Secretary MER

Chandigarh Administration.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, Sudhir Kumar S/o Ishwar Chander R/o # 205, Sector 18-A, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Sudhir Kumar Sharma S/o Ishwar Chander Sharma.

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I, Vikas S/o Krishan Lal, R/o H. No. 353, Sector 41-A, Chandigarh, have changed my minor son's name from Rajvardhan to Raj Vardhan.

[2180-1]

I, Indu Sharma Wife of Sandeep Kumar Sharma Resident of 1197/1, Sector 40-B, Chandigarh, have changed my minor son's name from Aashutosh Sharma to Aashutosh Atray.

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I, Neha D/o Sanjiv Sethi R/o H. No. 3146, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter's name from Aransha to Arshiya Mehta.

[2182-1]

I, Veena W/o Raj Kumar R/o House No. 4612, Maloya Colony, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Beena Rani.

[2183-1]

I, Devdas S/o Rishi Deepak R/o 125, Sector 29-A, Chandigarh, U.T. that I have changed my name from Devdas to Dev.

[2184-1]

I, Shanti W/o Late Sh. Ram Adhar R/o H. No. 2704, Mouli Jagran Complex Chandigarh-160102, that I have changed my name from Shanti to Shanti Devi.

[2185-1]

I, Nathen Saho S/o Munni Lal Shah, House No. 2539, Vikas Nagar Mauli Jagran Chandigarh, have changed my name from Nathen Saho to Nathuna Shah.

[2186-1]

I, Shivani Sahni W/o Rohit Gandhi R/o House No. 2392, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh, has changed my name from Shivani Sahni to Shivani Gandhi.

[2187-1]

I, Shashi W/o Rajinder Kumar, House No. 647, Mohalla Mata Raj Kaur Manimajra, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Shashi to Shashi Bala.

[2188-1]

I, Singha Devi D/o Vadivel R/o # 3366/1, Sector 38-D, Chandigarh, declare that I have changed my name from Singha Devi to Stella.

[2189-1]

I, Usha D/o Shri Krishan R/o H. No. 3520, Maloya Colony, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Asha Devi.

[2190-1]

I, Shanti W/o Sant Ram R/o H. No. 970B, Small Flats Dhanas Chandigarh, have changed my name to Sunita Devi.

[2191-1]

I, Basant Verma S/o Door Bahadur Sunar R/o H. No. 235, Sector 16-A, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Basanta Bahadur Sunar.

[2192-1]This is Digitally Signed Gazette. To verify, visit : https://egazette.chd.gov.in CHD. ADMN GAZ. AUG. 04, 2026 (SRVN. 13, 1948 SAKA) 1397 I, Ramvilash S/o Sh. Paru Ram R/o House No. 450, Small Flats Maloya Chandigarh, have changed my name from Ramvilash to Ram Vilas.

[2193-1]

I, Jiwanti Devi D/o Tulsi Ram, House No. 2253/1, Pipliwala Town, Manimajra, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter name from Aradhya to Mishka.

[2194-1]

I, Pappu Yadav S/o Rampyare Yadav R/o House No. 1446/1, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter's name from Ayushi to Ayushi Yadav. [2195-1]

I, Arvinder Kumar S/o T D Yadav R/o # 2414/2, Housing Complex Maloya Colony Chandigarh, have changed my name to Arvind.

[2196-1]

I, Anshika D/o Jogender Singh R/o # 353, RS Farm, Kansal Enclave Road, Khuda Ali Sher, Chandigarh, do have changed my name from Anshika to Anshika Sheokand.

[2197-1]

I, Kamaljit Singh S/o Raghbir Singh R/o # 540, Sector 52, Kajheri, Chandigarh, I have changed the name of my minor son from Karanvir Singh to Karanvir Singh Tiwana.

[2198-1]

I, Vikas Verma s/o Late Sh. Rajinder Verma, House No. 3147, Third Floor, BJ Enclave, Sector 50-D, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Vikas Verma to Vijay Verma.

[2199-1]

I, Samreeti D/o Ex HFO Late Brij Bhushan Lal sharma R/o 3560, Sector 46-C, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Samriti Sharma.

[2200-1]

I, Akal Dev S/o Singo Shah R/o 1010, Palsaura, Sector 55, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Akalu Shah.

[2201-1]

I, Srishti Kakkar D/o Yogesh Kakkar R/o House No. 1612, Sector 36-D, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Srishti Arora.

[2202-1]

I, Rajiv Kumar Verma S/o Madan Lal R/o 320, Milk Colony Dhanas, Chandigarh, have changed my minor son's name from Saksham Verma to Apaar Verma.

[2203-1]

I, Rakesh Kumar S/o Phool Singh, House No. 2248, Sector 29-C, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter name from Kanishka to Kanishka Verma.

[2204-1]

I, Salim Ahmed S/o sh. Haseen Khan R/o House No. 30/3, Village Khudda Alisher, Chandigarh- 160103. That I have changed my name from Salim Ahmed to Salim Khan.

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086—Ptg. & Sty. Deptt., U.T., Chd.