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Union of India - Section

Section 53 in The Mental Health Act, 1987

53. Appointment of guardian of mentally ill person

(1)Where the mentally ill person is incapable of taking care of himself, the District Court or, where a direction has been issued under sub-section (2) of section 54, the Collector of the District, may appoint any suitable person to be his guardian.
(2)In the discharge of his functions under sub-section (1), the Collector shall be subject to the supervision and control of the State Government or of any authority appointed by it in that behalf.