3.       Commissioner of child welfare

            (1) Every magistrate shall be a commissioner of child welfare (hereinafter referred to as a "commissioner").

            (2) Where in any area there is no magistrate, the district commissioner or the district officer of the administrative district, or the Chief as the case may be, shall be a commissioner.

4.       Functions of commissioner

            A commissioner shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him under the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder or by any other law.

5        Establishment, and jurisdiction of children's court

            (1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Chief Justice, establish a children's court in any district as may be considered necessary.

            (2) A children's court shall have jurisdiction in-

     (a)     holding an enquiry in respect of a child alleged to be in need of care; and