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The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979

Section 78

In force Act 26 of 1979 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1979

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Section 78 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979. Transfer between children's homes, certified schools or institutions in the State and the home, schools or institutions of like nature in other parts of India - (1) The Government may, in consultation with the manager of any children's home, certified school or fit person institution in this State,

Transfer between children's homes, certified schools or institutions in the State and the home, schools or institutions of like nature in other parts of India - (1) The Government may, in consultation with the manager of any children's home, certified school or fit person institution in this State, consent to the transfer to that home, school or institution of any child or juvenile offender detained in a home, school or institution of a like nature in any other part of India by an order of a competent authority, and upon such transfer of a child or juvenile offender to the home, school or institution in this State, the provisions of this Act shall apply to such child or juvenile offender.

(2) The Government may direct any child or juvenile offender to be transferred from any children's home, certified school or fit person institutions in this State to any home, school or institution of a like nature in any part of India in respect of which provision similar to that in this State, is made by the Government of that part of India under any law in force therein:

Provided that no such child or juvenile offender shall be transferred under this sub-section without the consent of the concerned Government of that part of India.

Section 78, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).

Questions about Section 78

How do I find court cases under Section 78 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act?

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Children Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Children Act was enacted in 1979 as Act 26 of 1979. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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