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Part II · Custody of Children and Young Persons

23. Provisions of sections 3 and 4 of the Adoption of Children Ordinance to apply

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails.

(1)

The provisions of sections 3 and 4 of the Adoption of Children Ordinance shall apply in respect of an adoption under this Part of this Act, provided that in the case of a child under ten years of age, no adoption order shall be made without the consent of the Authority.

(2)

In satisfying itself as regards the matters set out in paragraph (b) of section 4 of the Adoption of Children

Ordinance, the Court shall, where the adoption application is made by the foster parent of the child concerned, take into consideration the reports submitted by the Monitoring Officer relating to such child during the period of foster care.

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Part III

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Part IV

Actions Under Section 66 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act

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Part V

Tenants of Premises

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Part VI

Offences in Respect of Tsunami Relief Property

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Schedules