Children Act, 1960
10. Special schools
(1) The Administrator
may establish and maintain as many special schools as may be necessary for the
reception of delinquent children under this Act.
(2) Where the
Administrator is of opinion that any institution other than an institution
established under sub-section (1) is fit for the reception of the delinquent
children to be sent there under this Act, he may certify such institution as a
special school for the purposes of this Act.
(3) Every special
school to which a delinquent child is sent under this Act shall not only
provide the child with accommodation, maintenance and facilities for education
but also provide him with facilities for the development of his character and
abilities and give him necessary training for his reformation and shall also
perform such other functions as may be prescribed 9[to ensure all
round growth and development of his personality].
(4) The Administrator
may, by rules made under this Act, provide for the management of special
schools 3[including the standards and the nature of services to be
maintained by them,] and the circumstances under which, and the manner in which,
the certificate of a special school may be granted or withdrawn.