(1)  The prospective adoptive parents shall be physically fit, financially sound, mentally alert and highly motivated to adopt a child for providing a good upbringing to him.

   (2)  In case of a couple, the consent of both the spouses for the adoption shall be required.

   (3)  A single or divorced person can also adopt, subject to fulfilment of the criteria and in accordance with the provisions of adoption regulations framed by the Authority.

   (4)  A single male is not eligible to adopt a girl child.

   (5)  Any other criteria that may be specified in the adoption regulations framed by the Authority.