Chapter V — OBLIGATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER PERSONS

Section 12Right of residence

Section 12: Right of residence

12. Right of residence

(1)

No child shall be separated from parents or immediate family on the ground of being a transgender, except on an order of a competent court, in the interest of such child.

(2)

Every transgender person shall have---

(a)

a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;

(b)

a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and

(c)

a right to enjoy and use the facilities of such household in a non-discriminatory manner.

(3)

Where any parent or a member of his immediate family is unable to take care of a transgender, the competent court shall by an order direct such person to be placed in rehabilitation centre.