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| (1) Subject to the upper guardianship of Court, the
Authority shall he the Guardian of every child placed under
foster care by a parent and of every child who is left an orphan,
whether or not such child is in the custody of any person, on the dale of the coming into operation of this Act. |
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| (2.) It shall be the duty of the Authority to ensure that every child who is not under foster care or who has ceased to be in foster care for any reason whatsoever, is provided with adequate care, custody and protection including education and any special care that may be needed in view of the emotional trauma suffered by such child, and the Authority shall make every endeavour to find a suitable foster parent for such child. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts