(1) The State Government shall designate the District Social Welfare or
an officer not below the rank of a District Social Welfare Officer, by whatever name called as
Maintenance Officer.
(2) The Maintenance Officer referred to in sub-section (1), shall represent a parent if he so desires, during the proceedings of the Tribunal, or the Appellate Tribunal, as the case may be.
(2) The Maintenance Officer referred to in sub-section (1), shall represent a parent if he so desires, during the proceedings of the Tribunal, or the Appellate Tribunal, as the case may be.