(1) Both the parents may jointly, or, in the event of the absence of one due to death , divorce , legal separation, desertion or conviction, may singly apply for guardianship of their or as the case may be his ward beyond the age of 18 years.
(2) In the event of death, desertion, conviction of both the parents, the siblings (including half and step siblings) jointly or singly (reason of single application to be explained separately) may apply for guardianship of a disabled member of the family.
(3) In the event of non-application of sub-registration (1) and (2) above, a relative may make an application for guardianship.
(4) In the event of non-application of sub-regulation (1),(2) and (3), any registered organization may make an application for guardianship.
(5) The Local Level Committee may direct a registered organization to make an application for guardianship in case of a destitute or abandoned person.