(1) If a child, who is
living in an organization, such as a child welfare house, orphanage,
child home or children's organization, registered pursuant to law
with the object to have welfare of and protect rights and interests of
children, has no other guardian, such an organization shall be
considered to be his or her guardian.
(2) In doing any act or taking any action on behalf of a
minor living in an organization referred to in sub-section (1), the
chief of such an organization shall do such an act or take such an
action.
Explanation: For the purposes of this Chapter and Chapter-7
of Part-3, the term 'chief' means the chief executive officer of that
organization or the chairperson, general manager, managing
director or other officer acting in that capacity.