Section 46. Power to remove difficulties

46. Power to remove difficulties. — (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of three years from the date of commencement of this Act. (2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be made, be laid before each House of Parliament. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. India has highest growths in the ART centres and the number of ART cycles performed every year. Assisted Reproductive Technology including in-vitro-fertilisation, has given hope to a multitude of persons suffering from infertility, but it has also introduced a plethora of legal, ethical and social issues.