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Power to commit neglected children to suitable custody - (1) If the Board so thinks fit, may instead of making an order under sub-section (2) of section 43 for sending the neglected child to a children’s home or a fit person institution, make an order placing the child under the care of a parent or guardian or other person, executing a bond with or without surities in such manner as the Board may require, to be responsible for the good behaviour and well-being of the child and for the observance of such other conditions as the Board may impose for securing that the child may lead an honest and industrious life. (2) The Board, which makes an order committing a neglected child to the care of a parent, guardian or other person under this section may, in addition, order that he be placed under the supervision of the probation officer for any period not exceeding three years. (3) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1) or sub- section (2), if at any time it appears to the Board on receiving a report from the probation officer or otherwise that there has been a breach of any of the conditions imposed by it in respect of the child, it may, after making such enquiry as it deems fit, order the child to be sent to a children’s home.