Children Act, 1960
9. Children’s homes
(1) The Administrator
may establish and maintain as many children's homes as may be necessary for the
reception of neglected 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 neglected
children to be sent there under this Act, he may certify such institution as a
children's home for the purposes of this Act.
(3) Every children's
home to which a neglected 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 protecting himself against moral
dangers or exploitation 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 children’s
homes 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which, the certificate of a children’s home may be granted or withdrawn.