21. Factors to be taken into consideration in making orders under this Act - For the purposes of any order, which a competent authority has to pass under this Act, the competent authority shall have regard to the following factors,– (a) the character, religious persuation and age of the child; (b) the circumstances in which the child is living; (c) the reports, if any, made by the probation officer, under section 63; and (d) such other matters as may, in the opinion of the competent authority, required to be taken into consideration in the interest of the child: Provided that in the case of a juvenile offender the above factor shall be taken into consideration after the competent authority has recorded a finding against such offender that he has committed the offences: Provided further that if no report of the probation officer is received within three months of his being informed under section 63, it shall be open to the competent authority to proceed without it.
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