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Section 9

Rights of Persons with DisabilityState Act of Punjab · Act 49 of 2016

(1) No child with disability shall be separated from his or her parents on the ground of disability except on an order of competent court, if required, in the best interest of the child.

(2) Where the parents are unable to take care of a child with disability, the competent court shall place such child with his or her near relations, and failing that within the community in a family setting or in exceptional cases in shelter home run by the appropriate Government or non-governmental organisation, as may be required.

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ActRights of Persons with Disability
Section9
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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