Section 21 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960
Duty of manager.
It shall be the duty of the manager to comply with all the requirements of this Act and the rules, regulations, directions and orders thereunder in respect of every woman or child admitted into the recognised home until the woman is rehabilitated or the child completes the age of eighteen years or until the certificate ceases to have effect.
Summary
- The manager is personally responsible for making sure the home follows all rules, orders, and requirements of the Act.
- This duty applies to every single woman or child admitted into the home.
- For a child, this responsibility continues until they reach eighteen years of age.
- For a woman, this responsibility continues until she is rehabilitated.
- The duty also ends if the home's certificate stops being valid.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the legal duty to comply with the Act's rules for the inmates?
The manager of the recognised home holds this duty.
2. When does the manager's duty end for a child?
The duty ends when the child completes the age of eighteen years.
3. When does the manager's duty end for a woman?
The duty ends when the woman is rehabilitated.
4. Does the duty continue if the home loses its certificate?
No, the duty also ends when the certificate ceases to have effect.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 21 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, when does the manager's specific duty regarding a child inmate end?
2.Under Section 21 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, what condition ends the manager's duty toward a woman admitted to the home?
3.Under Section 21 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, which event completely ends the manager's duty toward all inmates under this Act?
4.Under Section 21 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, whose orders and requirements must the manager comply with?