The ARUNACHAL PRADESH EDUCATION ACT 2010

arunachal-pradesh · 2010

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S. 1Short title, extent, application and commencement-( 1) This Act may be called the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act, 2010
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010, including "academic year," "adult education," and "approved school."
S. 3Section 3 empowers the Arunachal Pradesh government to regulate various types of education and establish educational institutions.
S. 4Section prohibits recognized institutions from allowing employees to give private tuition.
S. 5The section mandates the State Government to promote education for physically challenged and economically weaker sections, especially Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes.
S. 6Section 6 mandates that educational institutions must comply with the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 and related rules.
S. 7Section 7 empowers the Arunachal Pradesh State Government to specify curricula, syllabi, fees, staff qualifications, and educational facilities for institutions.
S. 8Section 8 of the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 mandates the state government to form departments and appoint directors to oversee education administration and teacher transfers.
S. 9District Education Officers and other subordinate officers and staff at the district level
S. 10Section 10 establishes the Arunachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education and Teacher Education, and an Education Service Board/Commission for teacher recruitment.
S. 11Section 11 mandates the State Government to make elementary education free and compulsory for children aged 6-14.
S. 12Section 12 enforces provisions for free and compulsory elementary education schemes in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 14Section 14 mandates attendance authorities to prepare and update lists of children aged 6-14 and ensure parents send their children to approved schools.
S. 15Section 15 mandates parents to ensure their children attend an approved school unless exempt.
S. 16Section 16 lists various circumstances deemed reasonable excuses for a child's non-attendance at an approved school under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 17Special schools for physically or mentally challenged children
S. 18Section 18 mandates attendance authorities to issue orders compelling parents to ensure their children attend approved schools if they fail to do so without reasonable excuse.
S. 19Section 19 prohibits employing children in a way that prevents them from attending an approved school.
S. 20Section 20 makes elementary education free and compulsory in Arunachal Pradesh government and approved private schools.
S. 21Section computes a child's age for educational purposes, deeming late birthdays as early for the academic year.
S. 22Section 22 regulates examination systems in Arunachal Pradesh schools, allowing the government to set rules for their implementation.
S. 23Section 23 prohibits paper setters, printers, and custodians from disclosing exam papers or their contents without written authority.
S. 24Section 24 prohibits copying or malpractices during exams and mandates handling such cases per CBSE or state guidelines.
S. 25Section 25 prohibits anyone from taking an exam for or on behalf of another candidate.
S. 26Section 26 prohibits loitering near examination centers during specified times except for authorized duties or superior orders.
S. 27Section 27 prohibits altering exam answers, making incorrect entries, or feeding wrong data to manipulate exam results.
S. 28Section mandates employees of educational institutions to perform examination duties assigned to them.
S. 29Section mandates registration for all educational institutions under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 30Section 30 outlines the procedure for registering educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh, including application requirements and criteria for approval.
S. 31Section 31 outlines criteria and procedures for up-grading and registering educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 33Section 33 allows the cancellation of educational institution registration for violations of registration conditions or directives.
S. 34Registration of Tutorial lnstitutions
S. 35Section 35 outlines the process for granting recognition to educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh, including application requirements and conditions for approval.
S. 36Expert body :- ( 1) The State Govemmcnt shall subject to such rules
S. 38Withdrawal of recognition: - ( l ) Where any local authority or the Governing Council of any private educational instit
S. 39Section 39 establishes school managing committees for government secondary and higher secondary schools and primary and middle schools in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 40Section 40 outlines management rules for recognized private educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh, including employee qualifications, recruitment, and reservation policies.
S. 41Section 41 mandates every recognized private educational institution to have a Managing Committee reconstituted every three years, consisting of at least nine members including teacher and parent representatives.
S. 42Section 42 establishes a President and Secretary for each Managing Committee, with specific roles and responsibilities for the institution's administration.
S. 43Section 43 allows the competent authority to replace the Secretary if they fail to manage private institutions per the Act's provisions.
S. 44Meetings, etc
S. 45Powers and functions of the Managing Committee
S. 46Admission, etc
S. 47Fees :- ( 1) There shall be common fee structure in all Government schools of the State at the prescribed stage
S. 48The Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 mandates the state government to provide annual grants to recognized local and private institutions.
S. 49Section 49 allows the State Government to grant funds to recognized educational institutions, with disbursement and conditions managed by specified officers.
S. 50Section 50 allows educational institutions to accept donations and mandates reporting and banking details, while prohibiting collection of non-fee charges for admissions.
S. 51Section 51 outlines the application process and conditions for educational institution grants in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 52Section 52 allows the State Government to withhold, reduce, or withdraw grants from educational institutions based on their conduct, efficiency, and financial condition.
S. 53Section 53 mandates private institutions' funds to be used for intended purposes, deposited in a Scheduled Bank, and invested for educational development.
S. 54Section 54 mandates educational institutions receiving state grants to maintain prescribed accounts.
S. 55Section 55 mandates annual audits of educational institutions receiving state grants and reports to the State Government.
S. 56Inspection or inquiry, etc
S. 57Section 57 mandates educational institutions to provide required returns and information to the competent authority.
S. 58Section 58 prohibits educational institutions from transferring lands or buildings without state government permission if they were acquired or transferred for educational purposes.
S. 59Section 59 allows the State Government to reclaim land or grant repayment if provisions of section 58 are breached.
S. 60Section 60 makes final orders by the State Government on educational institution financial matters, allowing appeal to a District Judge for corrections.
S. 61Section 61 vests land or building in the State Government upon possession, with penalties for opposition.
S. 62Section 62 allows the recovery of dues from educational institutions or their governing bodies as if they were land revenue arrears.
S. 63Court not to attach, sell etc
S. 64Section 64 allows the Arunachal Pradesh government to take over management of educational institutions for public interest, transferring all assets and terminating existing management contracts.
S. 65Section 65 details the transfer and relinquishment of management of educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 66Section 66 allows the State Government or Special Officer to terminate employment contracts deemed unduly onerous.
S. 67Contracts, etc
S. 68Section 68 allows the State Government to requisition educational institution properties if recognition is withdrawn or the institution closes.
S. 69Section 69 allows state officers to summarily dispossess and forcibly enter buildings to enforce property possession orders.
S. 70Release from requisitioning discharge of liability of the State Government :- ( l) The State Government may
S. 71Section 71 allows the State Government to acquire educational institution-related property for public educational purposes after due process.
S. 73Section 73 mandates the competent authority to pay the awarded amount for requisitioned or acquired property within specified time and manner.
S. 74Section 74 allows appeals to the High Court against arbitrator awards within 60 days, with possible extensions for valid reasons.
S. 75The arbitrator under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 has civil court powers for summoning witnesses and producing documents.
S. 76The Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 allows the competent authority to order entry, inspection, and information gathering for property requisitioning or acquisition.
S. 77Section 77 governs existing staff of educational institutions when management is vested in the State Government.
S. 78Section 78 mandates the State Government to regulate medical exams for students and establish an educational health service.
S. 79The section mandates the State Government to provide mid-day meals and refreshments for students in recognized educational institutions.
S. 80Section mandates educational institutions to provide recreation and physical training, with the State Government managing related facilities and guidance services.
S. 82The section mandates the State Government to establish school libraries in recognized institutions and provide facilities for student use.
S. 83Section 83 mandates the State Government to regulate miscellaneous services for students in recognized educational institutions.
S. 84The Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 allows the State Government to regulate recruitment and service conditions for private educational institution employees.
S. 85Section 85 prohibits hiring unqualified individuals as employees in recognized private educational institutions.
S. 86Section 86 mandates timely payment of salaries and allowances for teachers and staff in private institutions as prescribed.
S. 87Section mandates private educational institutions to maintain and submit a detailed schedule of employees to the Director of School Education.
S. 88Section 88 mandates private educational institution employees to follow a prescribed code of conduct and outlines the authority to set additional standards.
S. 89Section 89 outlines the dismissal, removal, and suspension procedures for teachers and employees in private educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh.
S. 90Section 90 mandates that any penalty or service condition change by the Managing Committee must be communicated to the employee, or it is invalid.
S. 91Section 91 allows teachers and employees of private institutions to appeal dismissal, removal, or rank reduction to the institution's appellate authority or Tribunal within three months.
S. 92Court Fee : Notwithstanding anything in the law for the time being in force in the State of Arunachal Pradesh
S. 93Section 93 establishes Educational Appellate Tribunals for adjudicating appeals under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 94Section 94 outlines the process for employees in private educational institutions to resign, requiring notice in prescribed form and compliance with service terms.
S. 95Section 95 allows retrenchment of employees with prior approval due to educational changes or other reasons.
S. 96Termination of service: An employee of a private educational institution who has been confirmed
S. 97Section 97 prioritizes the provisions of this chapter over any conflicting laws, awards, agreements, or court orders.
S. 98Section 98 empowers the Government to impose penalties on employees if the Governing Council fails to take disciplinary action.
S. 99Section 99 outlines the code of conduct for private educational institution governing councils, approved by the State Government.
S. 100Section 100 mandates private educational institutions to maintain and submit a list of their properties to the competent authority.
S. 101Section 101 mandates private educational institutions to use collected funds for prescribed purposes and to deposit them as prescribed, with reimbursement or recovery of unreimbursed funds by the Governing Council.
S. 102Private Institution not to be closed down, etc
S. 103Governing Council to hand over properties, records, etc
S. 105Section 105 mandates that a Secretary must personally repay debts incurred for unauthorized private educational institution operations.
S. 106Section 106 establishes a State Educational Advisory Council to advise the Arunachal Pradesh government on educational policies and programs.
S. 107Standing Committee : (1) There shall be a StanC:'
S. 108Section 108 establishes the formation of various Advisory Committees for different educational disciplines by the State Government.
S. 109Section 109 outlines the procedure for meetings of the State Educational Advisory Council and Advisory Committee.
S. 110Section 110 imposes fines for failing to provide information or comply with attendance orders under section 18.
S. 111Section 111 imposes fines up to ₹500 annually for violating section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 112Section 112 imposes a penalty of imprisonment or fine for violating section 23 of the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 113Penalty for ragging : (1) No person who is a student in an educational institution shall commit ragging
S. 114Section penalizes copying, impersonating, and loitering near exam centers with fines and imprisonment.
S. 117Section penalizes tampering with exam answers and offenses against exam officials with up to two weeks' imprisonment and a fine.
S. 118Section 118 prohibits and penalizes any examination malpractices not covered by other specified sections.
S. 119Punishment for contravention of section 28: Any person, who
S. 120Penalty for establishing unregistered educational institutions erc r- Any person
S. 121Section penalizes running unregistered tutorial institutions with fines or imprisonment.
S. 122Section penalizes educational institution managers for collecting fees contrary to law, imposing imprisonment, fine, or both, and requiring refund.
S. 123Section penalizes Governing Council members with fines for violating prescribed conduct codes.
S. 124Section penalizes Governing Council members for not giving closure notice and imposes fines for other Act violations.
S. 126Section 126 allows the State Government to modify, annul, or reconsider decisions by companies violating the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act.
S. 129Section 129 allows the State Government to review any educational order if passed by mistake or ignorance of a material fact.
S. 130The Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010 grants the State Government authority to direct education officials and institutions to comply with specific actions under the Act.
S. 131Power to enter and inspect : ( 1) Every officer not below such rank as may be prescribed shall
S. 132Section penalizes obstructing state officers or assistants in exercising powers under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act with fines up to ₹2,000.
S. 133Section 133 provides immunity from legal proceedings for state authorities acting in good faith under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 134Section 134 specifies that only certain specified sections' offenses under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act can be investigated by police officers of inspector rank or higher and are non-bailable.
S. 135Section penalizes anyone who incites or assists in committing an offense under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act with the same punishment as the offense.
S. 136Section 136 deems tribunal proceedings as judicial and exempts certain minority institutions from the Act per Article 30.
S. 138Section 138 deems every appointed or empowered person under the Act as a public servant under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 139Section 139 provides guidelines for interpreting and resolving difficulties in the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 140The section allows the State Government to delegate its powers under the Act to specified officers or authorities.
S. 141Power to make rules :- ( 1) The State Government may, by notification make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
S. 142Section 142 requires government rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act to be presented to the Legislative Assembly for ten days of review.
S. 143Section 143 preserves pre-existing education rules and orders in Arunachal Pradesh until replaced by new provisions under the Arunachal Pradesh Education Act 2010.
S. 148Section 148 allows the Arunachal Pradesh Government to exceed 25% equity in State Co-operative Banks for compliance with banking regulations.
S. 149Section 149 prohibits the State Government from exempting societies in Co-operative Credit Structure from the Act's provisions without Reserve Bank approval.