The Indian Lunacy Act 1912, 4 of 1912, (Rep., Act 14 of 1987) · II — .

Section 22. Subject to the provisions of section 85, no Magistrate shall make a reception order for the admissio

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

22. Subject to the provisions of section 85, no Magistrate shall make a reception order for the admission of any lunatic into any asylum established by Government outside the province in which the Magistrate exercises jurisdiction. *Copy of reception order to be sent to person in charge of asylum.* *Restriction as to asylums into which reception orders may direct admission.* *Detention of lunatics pending removal to asylum.*

Source: India Code