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Part II · Custody of Children and Young Persons

7. Application of the provisions of the Act

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

The provisions of this Part of this Act shall apply in respect of—

(a)

every child and young person who is left an orphan ;

(b)

every child left with a single parent who is unable to take care of such child ; and

(c)

every young person left with a single parent who is in need of care and protection, which such parent is unable to provide, as a result of the Tsunami which occurred on December 26,

2004.

Read on from s 8

Part III

Prescription

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Part IV

Actions Under Section 66 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act

Read on from Part IV

Part V

Tenants of Premises

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Part VI

Offences in Respect of Tsunami Relief Property

Read on from Part VI

Schedules