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12. Authority to exercise its powers under the direction of the Minister
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In the exercise of its powers and the discharge of its functions, the Authority shall comply with the policy of the
Government in relation to the protection and welfare of children and with any general or special directions issued to -
it by the Minister in relation to the implementation of such policy.