(1)
The Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, establish or appoint any place, institution or centre to be a place of refuge for the protection and rehabilitation of children.
Minister
Defined · s 2
“Minister” means the Minister or Ministers for the time being charged with the responsibility for the matter or matters in connection with which the reference to the “Minister” is made, acting individually or jointly or in consultation, as the case may require;
(2)
The Minister may at any time direct the closing of any place of refuge established or appointed under subsection (1).
place of refuge
Defined · s 2
“place of refuge” means any place of refuge established or appointed under section 55;
Aftercare of child released from place of refuge