The Telangana State Commission for Women has issued notices to five fertility centres in the state over allegations that they illegally collected eggs from women in violation of prescribed regulations.
The notices were sent to the following centres:
- Indira IVF Centre
- Narmada Fertility Centre
- Oasis Fertility Centre
- Sadguru ART Centre
- Padmaja Fertility Centre
Following the notices, the managing directors, medical superintendents and centre heads of the centres appeared before the Commission on Monday. The hearing took place at the Commission’s office in Buddha Bhavan.
The representatives are required to submit written explanations before Commission Chairperson Sharada Nerella.
The inquiry will examine whether the centres violated the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. The law requires written consent from egg donors, medical safeguards and compliance with prescribed limits on egg retrieval.
The Commission will scrutinise the explanations and available evidence before deciding on further action and issuing directions to the concerned authorities. The investigation aims to establish whether women’s health, dignity and reproductive rights were compromised.
