Information respecting finding a new-born child

Information respecting finding a new-born child: In case any new-born child is found exposed, it shall be the duty of any person finding such child or of any person in whose charge such child may be placed to give, to the best of his knowledge and belief, to the officer empowered under section 316, within eight days of finding of such child, such information containing the particulars of birth of such child as such person possesses.