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Regulation 13

of Destitute Persons (Welfare Homes) Rules

Regulation 13

Functions

Amended byS 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020S 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020S 460/2026 wef 01/07/2026

A Review Committee appointed under section 10 of the Act (called in these Rules the Committee) for a welfare home shall —

(a)

review the case of every resident in the welfare home at intervals of not more than 12 months to assess his suitability for discharge from the welfare home;

(b)

ensure that every resident is given the opportunity to rehabilitate and prepare himself for eventual discharge;

(c)

review the progress made by those who have been placed under the general supervision and care of a welfare officer or any person appointed by the Director-General under rule 27; and

(d)

when necessary, direct that any information furnished to or obtained by the Committee be given to the Director-General.