(1) If the Board so thinks fit, may instead of making an order under sub-section (2) of section 43 for sending the neglected child to a children‟s home or a fit person institution, make an order placing the child under the care of a parent or guardian or other person, executing a bond with or without surities in such manner as the Board may require, to be responsible for the good behaviour and well-being of the child and for the observance of such other conditions as the Board may impose for securing that the chrld may lead an honest and industrious life.
(2) The Board, which makes an order committing a neglected child to the care of a parent, guardian or other person under this section may, in addition, order that he be placed under the supervision of the probation officer for any period not exceeding three years.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1) or subsection (2), if at any time it appears to the Board on receiving a report from the probation officer or otherwise that there has been a breach of any of the conditions imposed by it in respect of the child, it may, after making such enquiry as it deems fit, order the child to be sent to a children‟s home.
Power to commit neglected children to suitable custody.
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45. In the case of a neglected child whose ordinary place of residence lies outside the jurisdiction of the Board before which it is brought the Board may, if satisfied after due inquiry that it is expedient so to do, send such child back to a relative or other person, who is fit and willing to receive him at his place of residence and exercise proper care and control over him.
46. Where the parent or guardian of a child complaints to the Board that he is not able to control the child and that he desires the child to be sent to a children‟s home or a fit person institution, the Board, if satisfied on enquiry that it is expedient so to deal with the child and the parent or guardian understands the results which will follow may order the child to be committed to a children‟s home or a fit person institution.
CHAPTER VI SPECIAL OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN.