Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 – Summary
Purpose & Legal Foundation
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Framed under Section 22(1) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
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Came into effect via Gazette notification dated 11 July 2025.
Identity Certificate Process
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Transgender persons may apply for a Certificate of Identity through the District Magistrate or the National Portal.
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Requires submission of Form-1 and an affidavit (Form-2) affirming self-identified gender.
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No medical examination needed under Section 6.
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Those opting for medical gender affirmation can apply under Section 7 with a certificate from a medical authority.
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Certificates are issued within 30 days (Section 6) or 15 days (Section 7).
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Identity Cards: Form-5 (Transgender); Form-6 (Post-gender-change).
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Government documents must be updated within 15 days of application.
Appeal & Grievance Mechanism
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Rejections must be communicated within 30 days.
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Applicants may appeal within 90 days to the Divisional Commissioner.
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Grievance redressal helpline and outreach centres to be established within 1 year.
Welfare & Non-Discrimination Measures
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Formation of Transgender Welfare Board chaired by the Social Welfare Minister.
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Review and adaptation of schemes in education, employment, health, housing, and social security.
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Designation of one government hospital to offer free gender affirmation surgery and related services.
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Sensitization mandates for schools, colleges, health services, workplaces.
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Anti-discrimination committees required in all educational institutions.
Equal Employment Opportunities
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Mandatory Equal Opportunity Policy in all establishments.
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Safe, inclusive workplaces with facilities like unisex toilets and protection measures.
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Confidentiality of gender identity.
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Appointment of complaint officers; policy must be displayed publicly or online.
Key Forms & Documents
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Form-1 to Form-6: for application, affidavit, certificates, and ID cards.
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Annexure-1 includes the official documents eligible for updates (Aadhar, passport, PAN, etc.).
