s 44
In forceDuty of principal officer to report to Secretary
Part IIAdoptions under this Act
Division 4Care of child pending adoption
44 Duty of principal officer to report to Secretary
Where –
an approved agency has made, or is making, arrangements or negotiations for, towards, or with a view to, the adoption of a child; and a period of 9 months has elapsed since the Secretary has signified his acceptance of guardianship of the child –
the principal officer of that approved agency shall, within 14 days after the expiration of that period, furnish the Secretary with a report in writing concerning the welfare and interests of the child.
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