Section 66 - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

66. Adoption of children residing in institutions not registered as adoption agencies.-

(1) All the institutions registered under this Act, which may not have been recognised as Specialised Adoption Agencies, shall also ensure that all orphan or abandoned or surrendered children under their care are reported, produced and declared legally free for adoption, by the Committee as per the provisions of section 38.

(2) All institutions referred to in sub-section (1) shall develop formal linkages with near by Specialised Adoption Agency and shall furnish details of the children declared legally free for adoption to thatSpecialisedAdoption Agency along with all relevant records in the manner as may be prescribed, for the placement of such children in adoption.

(3) If any such institution contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), it shall be liable to fine of fifty thousand rupees for each instance to be imposed by the registering authority and it may also attract de-recognition in the event of persistent flouting of such provisions.