Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960
Grant or refusal of certificate.
- (1)On receipt of an application under section 14, the Board after making such inquiry as it considers necessary, may, by order in writing, either grant a certificate or refuse to grant it.
- (2)No order refusing to grant a certificate shall be made until an opportunity is given to the applicant to be heard in the matter and where a certificate is refused, the grounds for such refusal shall be communicated to the applicant in the prescribed manner.
- (3)No fee shall be charged for the grant of a certificate.
- (4)A certificate shall not be transferable.
Summary
- After receiving an application, the Board investigates before deciding to grant or refuse the certificate.
- The Board cannot reject an application without first giving the applicant a chance to be heard.
- If the Board refuses the certificate, it must tell the applicant the reasons for the refusal in a prescribed way.
- Getting a certificate is completely free of charge.
- Once granted, a certificate cannot be transferred to another person.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Will the Board just give me a certificate as soon as I apply?
Not necessarily. The Board may make an inquiry first before giving a written order to grant or refuse it.
2. How much does it cost to get a certificate?
Nothing. No fee shall be charged for the grant of a certificate.
3. Can I hand over my certificate to someone else if I leave?
No, the certificate is not transferable.
4. What happens if the Board wants to say no to my application?
They must give you an opportunity to be heard first, and if they still refuse, they must give you the grounds for refusal.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, what action must the Board take after receiving an application submitted under Section 14?
2.Under Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, if an applicant under Section 14 does not meet the requirements, can the Board immediately mail them a refusal letter without any discussion?
3.Under Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, what is the maximum fee the Board can charge for granting a certificate?
4.Under Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, what happens if the manager of a recognized home wants to give their certificate to a different organization?
5.Under Section 15 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, if the Board refuses to grant a certificate, what information must be communicated to the applicant?