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In the event of any difference of opinion among the members of the Board in the
section 18. In the event of any difference of opinion among the members of the Board in the interim or final disposal , the opinion of the majority shall prevail, but where there is no such majority, the opinion of the Principal Magistrate, shall prevail:
1. Subs. by Act 23 of 2021 4,for "less than (w.e.f: 1-9-2022)
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8. Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Board: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force but save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the Board constituted for any district shall have the power to deal exclusively with all the proceedings under this Act, relating to children in conflict with law, in the area of jurisdiction of such Board (2) The powers conferred on the Board by or under this Act may also be exercised by the High Court and the Children'$ Court, when the proceedings come before them under