Section 35

The parent, or in the case of an orphan the guardian, of a young person under the age of 16 years may, with the consent of such person, execute a written contract of apprenticeship, apprenticing such person to an employer to train him or have him trained systematically for a prescribed trade or employment for any period not exceeding 5 years.

Whenever any young person under the age of 16 years is without known parent or guardian, the Commissioner may authorise the apprenticeship of such young person and may appoint some fit and proper person to execute the written contract of apprenticeship and act generally as guardian of such young person.