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Where a parent or guardian of a child complains to" a Court that he is not able to control the child, the Court may send the child to a reception home pending inquiry into -the case and may on completion of the inquiry make an order under sub-section (3) of section 31. Contri- bution of parent or guardian for main- tenance. CHAPTER V. Maintenance and treatment of children in reformatory, Industrial or borstal schools or under custody.