Section 54 Child’s Right Act

Section 54 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of. It is under Part VI (Care and Supervision) of the Act.

(1) A court before which an application for a order is brought under this Part of this Act shall, in consideration of any rules made pursuant to subsection (2) of this section‐
(a) draw up a timetable with a view to disposing of the application without delay; and
(b) give such directions as it considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the timetable is adhered to.

(2) The Court may by rules ‐
(a) specify the period within which specified steps must be taken in relation to the proceedings; and
(b) make other provisions with respect to the proceedings for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the proceedings are disposed of without delay.