Section Section 19
0r in appeal, revision Or otherwise. 3) The functions and responsibilities of th
section 19 0r in appeal, revision Or otherwise. 3) The functions and responsibilities of the Board shall include ensuring the informed participation of the child and the parent O guardian, in every step of the process; b) ensuring that the child's rights are protected throughout the process of apprehending the child, inquiry, aftercare and rehabilitation; ensuring availability of legal aid for the child through the legal services institutions; wherever necessary the Board shall provide an interpreter or translator, having such qualifications, experience, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, to the child if he fails to understand the language used in the proceedings; (e) directing the Probation Officer, Or in case Probation Officer is not available to the Child Welfare Officer or social worker, to undertake a social investigation into the case and submit social investigation report within a period of fifteen days from the date of first production before the Board to ascertain the circumstances in which the alleged offence was committed; adjudicate and dispose of cases of children in conflict with law in accordance with the process of inquiry specified in
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