28. Production of a Child before the Committee.

(a) any police officer or Special Juvenile Police Unit or a designated police officer;
(b) any public servant;
(c) Child line, a registered voluntary organization or by such other voluntary organization or an agency as may be recognized by the State Government;
(d) social worker;
(e) any public spirited citizen; or
(f) by the child himself.
(b) The Committee may release the child to the care of parents/guardian with without surety till such time the final disposition in made.
(c) The Committee shall conduct the proceeding in an informal way to ensure that child's interest is of paramount importance.
(d) The Committee shall initiate action against any media for publishing any matter relating to the children in need of care and protection, which would affect the interest of the child.
(e) The Committee shall enquire the child in need of care and protection and shall record the statements in accordance with the procedure as laid down in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
(f) The Committee shall, if at any stage during the course of the enquiry is satisfied that the attendance of the child is not essential for the purpose of enquiry, dispense with his attendance and proceed with the enquiry in the absence of child.