Section 16 in The Assam (Management, Function and Responsibilities of Special School, Children's Home and Observations Homes) Rules, 1976
16. The Superintendent to effect search of children received in the institution.
- The Superintendent shall see that every child received in the institution is searched, that he is cleansed, that his personal effects are inspected and that the money or valuables found with or on the person of the child are kept in the safe custody of the Superintendent:Provided that girls shall be searched by a female member of the staff and with due regard to decency.
