Section 9

The Director may grant permission for the child to be under the care and control of the applicant for a period of three consecutive months, commencing from the date of such permission or until the issuance of adoption order, whichever is earlier.

The Director shall, within such period, conduct an investigation on the applicant and prepare a report for the Court to state his opinion on such investigation which shall be deem as confidential under the Official Secrets Act 1972 [Act 88] and shall not divulge any part of it to any other person except so far as may be necessary for the proper execution of his duty.

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Duties of guardian ad litem