Section 203 Child’s Right Act

Section 203 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Power of Minister to declare State Government, etc., to be default. It is under Part XIX (Supervisory Functions and Responsibilities of the Minister) of the Act.

(1) If the Minister is satisfied that a State Government, or an appropriate authority has failed, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any of the duties Imposed on It by or under this Act, the Minister may make an order declaring that State Government or authority to be in default with respect to that duty.

(2) An order under subsection (1) of this section shall state the Minister’s reasons for making it.

(3) An order under subsection (1) of this section may contain such direction for the purpose of ensuring that the duty is complied with within such period as may be specified in the order, as appears to the Minister to be necessary.

(4) Any direction given by the Minister under subsection (3) of this section shall, on the application of the Minister, be enforceable by an order of mandamus.