I want to donate my body after death in Kolkata, what legal formalities are needed?

Body donation is governed by West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, requiring written consent during lifetime. The Calcutta High Court has held that body donation forms must be signed by the donor and witnessed.

In Kolkata, you must register with a recognized medical institution and carry a donor card. The Calcutta High Court has directed institutions to accept donated bodies if documentation is complete and the death is natural.

Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, the institution must issue a receipt and maintain records of the donation. You should inform your family about the donation so they can facilitate the process in Kolkata.