Explanation

Cognizance of offence.– An offence under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.”.

Explanation

The Bureau and each child protection institution shall establish a fund to be known as Destitute and Neglected Children’s Welfare Fund.

Explanation

The Bureau shall have a Board of Governors comprising the following:-

      (a)  Chief Minister of the Punjab;                                 Patron-in-Chief

      (b)  Secretary to the Government, Home Department              Member

      (c)  Secretary to the Government                                  Social Welfare Department;

      (d) Secretary to the Government                                          Local Government Department;

      (e)  three Members of the Provincial Assembly                       of the Punjab to be appointed by the Government, two from the treasury benches and one from the opposition; provided that at least one of  them shall be a female member of the Assembly

      (f)  two donors or representatives of donor  agencies including at least one woman] to be appointed by the Government for a term of four years;

      (g)  two professors of sociology, psychology  or related social sciences including at least  one female Professor] to be appointed by the

            Government for a specified term;

      (h)  six persons including two woman to be appointed by the Government for  term of four years; and

      (i)   Director General.