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Section 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—
    1. a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;
    2. a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and
    3. 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.