law: 17. Duties of nominated representative.-
  While fulfilling his duties under this Act, the nominated representative shall-
  (a) consider the current and past wishes, the life history, values, cultural background and the best interests of the person with mental illness;
  (b) give particular credence to the views of the person with mental illness to the extent that the person understands the nature of the decisions under consideration;
  (c) provide support to the person with mental illness in making treatment decisions under section 89 or section 90;
  (d) have right to seek information on diagnosis and treatment to provide adequate support to the person with mental illness;
  (e) have access to the family or home based rehabilitation services as provided under clause (c) of sub-section (4) of section 18 on behalf of and for the benefit of the person with mental illness;
  (f) be involved in discharge planning under section 98;
  (g) apply to the mental health establishment for admission under section 87 or section 89 or section 90;
  (h) apply to the concerned Board on behalf of the person with mental illness for discharge under section 87 or section 89 or section 90;
  (i) apply to the concerned Board against violation of rights of the person with mental illness in a mental health establishment;
  (j) appoint a suitable attendant under sub-section (5) or sub-section (6) of section 87;
  (k) have the right to give or withhold consent for research under circumstances mentioned under sub-section (3) of section 99.