The Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1983
andhra-pradesh · 1983
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- S. 1Inserted by Act No
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions Act, including 'Backward Classes,' 'capitation fee,' and 'educational institution.'
- S. 3Section regulates admission into educational institutions based on qualifying exam marks or entrance test ranking, with specific rules for certain colleges and reservation policies.
- S. 4Section 4 allows minority educational institutions to admit students based on religion or language, or entrance test rankings.
- S. 5Section prohibits educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh from collecting capitation fees.
- S. 6Section 6 regulates donations to educational institutions, stipulating prescribed methods and mandatory bank deposit for specified purposes.
- S. 7Section 7 regulates tuition and other fees in educational institutions, prohibiting excess charges beyond government-notified limits.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to take over management of institutions violating this Act for up to five years.
- S. 9Section 9 imposes penalties for violating the Act, including imprisonment and fines, and mandates refunds for collected capitation fees.
- S. 10Section 10 holds company officers and the company accountable for violations, unless the officer proves lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes government-appointed officers to inspect educational institutions to ensure compliance with the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 overrides any conflicting laws to ensure the Act's provisions take precedence.
- S. 13Section 13 protects officials from legal action for good faith actions taken under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 amends the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982, by removing Section 44 and certain words from Section 99.
- S. 15Power to make rules- (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 16Section 16 repeals Ordinance 3 of 1983 related to educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.