Dr. Mani Malar is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist at the SB Fertility Centre of SB Hospital in Thanjavur. She completed her MBBS and DGO from RMMCH, Annamalai University, in 2002 and 2006 respectively. She worked as a Consultant Gynaecologist at Jaya Hospitals from 2006 to 2010 and at SB Hospital from 2007 to 2013. Dr. Mani Malar then underwent a Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at Chettinad Hospital, Keelambakkam, in 2014. Since then, in addition to her gynecology practice, she has also been functioning as a Consultant Infertility Specialist at SB Fertility Centre. Dr. Mani Malar is well versed in laparoscopy and interventional hysteroscopy. Dr. Mani Malar is specialized in the treatments of Infertility, Laparoscopy, Interventional Hysteroscopy, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, IUI, ICSI, etc.
Medical College Road, , Rajappa Nagar Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - 613007 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Tamil Nadu under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
❌ Commercial surrogacy is completely banned across India.
Only Indian married couples, NRIs, or OCI cardholders are eligible to undergo surrogacy.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated by the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board of , under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and ART Act, 2021.
This board typically includes:
All surrogacy procedures must be approved through this board and the District Appropriate Authority.
Couples must apply through the District Appropriate Authority under the State Health Department. This is coordinated via the DMHO or Directorate of Public Health of Tamil Nadu.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Mani Malar cannot arrange surrogate mothers. Couples must bring their own surrogate who:
The legal approval process generally takes 30 to 90 days depending on document submission and verification speed.
✔️ Yes, Dr. Mani Malar, in collaboration with Vinsfertility’s legal team, helps prepare:
✔️ Yes, NRI and OCI couples of Indian origin can apply under Indian law. Required:
❌ Couples without Indian nationality or connection are not eligible.
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