Section 138: Organisation considered to be guardian

1) If a child, who is living in an organisation, such as a child welfare house, orphanage, child home or children’s organisation, registered pursuant to law with the object of having the welfare of and protecting the rights and interests of children, has no other guardian, such an organisation 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 organisation referred to in sub-section (1), the chief of such an organisation 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 organisation or the chairperson, general manager, managing director or other officer acting in that capacity.