The Reformatory Schools Act, 1897, 8 of 1897, (Rep., Act 4 of 2018)

Section 24. If, in exercise of the power conferred by section 17, the Local Government appoints a Board of Manag

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

24. If, in exercise of the power conferred by section 17, the Local Government appoints a Board of Management for any Reformatory School, such Board shall have the powers and perform the functions of the Superintendent under sections 18 to 22, both inclusive; and the license mentioned in section 18 may be under the hand of their chairman; and they shall be deemed to be the guardians of the youthful offenders detained in such school. Power to appoint Trustees or other Managers of a school to be a Board of Management.

Source: India Code