Section 28 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

28. Right to make complaints about deficiencies in provision of services.-

(1) Any person with mental illness or his nominated representative, shall have the right to complain regarding deficiencies in provision of care, treatment and services in a mental health establishment to,-

(a) the medical officer or mental health professional in charge of the establishment and if not satisfied with the response;

(b) the concerned Board and if not satisfied with the response;

(c) the State Authority.

(2) The provisions for making complaint in sub-section (1), is without prejudice to the rights of the person to seek any judicial remedy for violation of his rights in a mental health establishment or by any mental health professional either under this Act or any other law for the time being in force.