Section 11: Registration of service providers

Q: What does Section 11 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (DV Act) deal with?

Section 11 DV Act pertains to "Registration of service providers". It is part of the The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 11 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (DV Act) governs registration of service providers. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 11 DV Act still in force?

Yes, Section 11 of the The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 11 DV Act?

धारा 11 DV Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006. Section 11 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (DV Act) governs registration of service providers. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 11 DV Act?

Dhara 11 DV Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 11 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (DV Act) governs registration of service providers. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 11 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006?

Cite as: "Section 11, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (DV Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006, § 11 (India).

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.-(1) Any voluntary association registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860) or a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for time being in force with the objective of protecting the rights and interests of women by any lawful means including providing of legal aid, medical, financial or other assistance and desirous of providing service as a service provider under the Act shall make an application under sub-section (1) of section 10 for registration as service provider in Form VI to the State Government.

(2)

The State Government shall, after making such enquiry as it may consider necessary and after satisfying itself about the suitability of the applicant, register it as a service provider and issue a certificate of such registration:

Provided that no such application shall be rejected without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.

(3)

Every association or company seeking registration under sub-section (1) of section 10 shall possess the following eligibility criteria, namely:-

(a) It should have been rendering the kind of services it is offering under the Act for at least three years before the date of application for registration under the Act and these rules as a service provider.

(b) In case an applicant for registration is running a medical facility, or a psychiatric counselling centre, or a vocational training institution, the State Government shall ensure that the applicant fulfils the requirements for running such a facility or institution laid down by the respective regulatory authorities regulating the respective professions or institutions.

(c) In case an applicant for registration is running a shelter home, the State Government shall, through an officer or any authority or agency authorised by it, inspect the shelter home, prepare a report and record its finding on the report, detailing that-

(3)

The State Government shall provide a list of service providers in the various localities to the concerned Protection Officers and also publish such list in newspapers or on its website.

(4)

The Protection Officer shall maintain proper records by way of maintenance of registers duly indexed, containing the details of the service providers.