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 Welfare in those instances when the said guardian shall be found guilty of neglect or abuse in the execution of his duties, and powers, or when the said guardian shall fulfill the duties of his office in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the ward.

220. Any person, including the ward, may request the revocation of a guardian's appointment by reason of the causes mentioned in the preceding section.

221. The Department of Social Welfare, prior to issuing a decree for the revocation of the guardian's appointment, shall be bound to make an inquiry into the circumstances of the case and-shall examine the guardian.

222. If during his continuation in the office any of the causes mentioned in subsections a, b, and c of Section 214 shall arise, entitling the guardian to the refusal of his guardianship, the said guardian shall apply for his discharge in a manner prescribed by Section 215 foregoing.

223. It shall be the duty of the department charged with guardianship or the particular guardians, in their capacity of legal and general representatives of their wards, to protect the personal and economic interests of the latter.