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Section 267
<br> who can sue on behalf of minors, infirm and missing persons
A minor who has not reached the age according to the law, a person who has reached the age but is disabled due to old age, blind, unable to speak, is not at his address or is missing, or in the event that he is unable to do so, the guardian or guardian can file a complaint, counter-answer, appeal or petition on behalf of such a person. Explanation: For the purposes of this section, "missing person" means a person who has left home without notice for three consecutive years or who has gone abroad and has no return address.
(2) Pursuant to sub-section (1), the custodian or guardian shall make a separate application to the court for permission to file a petition, counter-answer, appeal or petition on behalf of such person.
(3) If an application is received in accordance with sub-section (2), the court must first understand the evidence to ascertain whether the person mentioned in the application is a minor, has reached the age but is disabled due to old age, is blind and unable to speak, is not at the correct address or is missing, and if the behavior of the applicant is reasonable after understanding it. Even if it is not in the heir's power of attorney, the custodian or guardian can give permission to file a complaint, counter-answer, appeal and petition on behalf of that person.
(4) According to sub-section (3), a decision on the application shall be made within seven days of receiving the application for permission.
(5) Regardless of what is written in sub-section (4), the court shall decide within fifteen days from the receipt of the application for permission regarding filing a complaint, counter-reply, appeal or application on behalf of the missing person.