Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) The Government may establish and maintain as many observation homes as may be necessary for the temporary reception of children during the pendency of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding regarding them under this Act and such observation homes shall be maintained in such manner as may be prescribed. Establishment and certification of children‟s homes and certified schools. Functions of children‟s home and certified schools. Observation homes. [Act No.26 of 1979] 15 (2) Where the Government are of opinion that any place or institution other than those established under sub-section (1) is fit for the temporary reception of children during the pendency of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding regarding them under this Act, they may recognise such place or institution as observation home for the purpose of this Act; and may after giving notice withdraw the recognition on such grounds as may be prescribed.