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The Children Act, 1974

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1974 )

Custodian’s control over child
72. Any person to whose care a child is committed under the provisions of this Act shall, while the order is in force, have the like control over the child as if he were his parent, and shall be responsible for his maintenance, and the child shall continue in his care for the period stated by the Court notwithstanding that he is claimed by his parent or any other person.

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