Section 8

Persons entitled to apply for order.

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890

  • Act 8 of 1890
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Guardian and Wards.

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    An order shall not be made under the last foregoing section except on the application of—
         (a) the person desirous of being, or claiming to be, the guardian of the minor, or
         (b) any relative or friend of the minor, or
         (c) the Collector of the district or other local area within which the minor ordinarily resides or in which he has property, or
         (d) the Collector having authority with respect to the class to which the minor belongs.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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