Section 16, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [S27-3QD]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 4 May 2016 by S.O. 147(E) [N12-HDZ].
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commission may, by order in writing, direct any child care institution to take such measures in relation to the running of a child care institution as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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child: Section 2, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [S2739M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age
child: 18 more definitions.
institution: Section 2, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [S2739M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "institution" means an institution registered under section 41
institution: 95 more definitions.
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