September 12, 2026

Section 16 – Mental Healthcare Act: Revocation, Alteration, etc., of Nominated Representative by Board

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 — back to Table of Contents

Section 16. Revocation, alteration, etc., of nominated representative by Board

The Board, on an application made to it by the person with mental illness, or by a relative of such person, or by the psychiatrist responsible for the care of such person, or by the medical officer in-charge of the mental health establishment where the individual is admitted or proposed to be admitted, may revoke, alter or modify the order made under clause (e) of sub-section (4) of section 14 or under sub-section (2) of section 15.