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Guardianship Act 1987
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#### 9 Applications
9 Applications
> > (1) An application for a guardianship order in respect of a person may be made to the Tribunal—
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> > > (a) by the person,
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> > > (b) (Repealed)
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> > > (c) by the Public Guardian, or
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> > > (d) by any other person who, in the opinion of the Tribunal, has a genuine concern for the welfare of the person.
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> > (2) An application may not be made in respect of a person who is under the age of 16 years.
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> > (3) An application shall specify the grounds on which it is alleged that the person is a person in need of a guardian.
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> **s 9:** Am 1997 No 49, Sch 1 \[12\].