Mera Samvidhaan All of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Chapter VII · Rehabilitation and Social Re-integration

55Evaluation of functioning of structures.

Section 55 · Chapter VII · page 31 of the Act

(1) The Central Government or State Government 3[or District Magistrate] may independently evaluate the functioning of the Board, Committee, special juvenile police units, registered institutions, or recognised fit facilities and persons, at such period and through such persons or institutions as may be prescribed by that Government.

(2) In case such independent evaluation is conducted by both the Governments, the evaluation made by the Central Government shall prevail.

3 Ins. by Act 23 of 2021, s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-9-2022).

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