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Part II · Custody of Children and Young Persons

12. Authority to be the Guardian

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Subject to the upper guardianship of Court, the

Authority shall be the Guardian of every child placed under foster care by a parent and of every child who is left an orphan, whether or not such child is in the custody of any person, on the date of the coming into operation of this Act.

(2)

It shall be the duty of the Authority to ensure that every child who is not under foster care or who has ceased to be in foster care for any reason whatsoever, is provided with adequate care, custody and protection inculding education and any special care that may be needed in view of the emotional trauma suffered by such child, and the Authority shall make every endavour to find a suitable foster parent for such child.

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