Section 38: Transfer

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 56 of 2000

(1) If during the inquiry it is found that the child hails from the place outside the jurisdiction of the Committee, the Committee shall order the transfer of the child to the competent authority having jurisdiction over the place of residence of the child.

(2) Such juvenile or the child shall be escorted by the staff of the home in which he is lodged originally.

(3) The State Government may make rules to provide for the travelling allowance to be paid to the child.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
Section	38
Marginal note	Transfer
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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