The Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962
assam · 1962
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- S. 1(1) T his Act may be called the Assam Elemen- exten t an d t g ry E ducation A,ct, 1962
- S. 2This section defines key terms used throughout the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962, including "Area of compulsion," "Attendance Authority," and "Elementary Education."
- S. 4(l) The State Board shall be constituted with Heard Sta tC the following members :—
- S. 5As soon as the State Board has been constituted, the names of the members thereof shall be notified by the State Gover
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the term, reappointment, casual vacancy filling, and continuity of the State Board's powers in Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962.
- S. 7Any member of the State Board may resign his of member- membership at any time by giving notice thereof in ship
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to remove State Board members absent from three consecutive meetings without sufficient reasons.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to remove State Board members for misconduct or incapacity, following due process.
- S. 10The State Board shall have the following func- Board
- S. 12The Chairma n ,und in his absence the V ic e- , ; preside over Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the State m
- S. 13Th e Secretary of the State Board shall be the du ties of the Principal Administrative Officer of the Board and, ecic
- S. 14Section 14 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962 designates Deputy Inspectors of Schools as Assistant Secretaries of the State Board, outlining their powers and duties.
- S. 15The State Board shall perform its duties and uiness
- S. 18Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the oi the Fun
- S. 20(1) All moneys received for this purpose of the expenditure
- S. 22The State Board shall keep accounts of all and audits
- S. 23Section 23 vests management of elementary schools in local authorities upon the Act's commencement.
- S. 24areas where the Assam Panchayat Assam A it ting agency
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the duties of local authorities in managing elementary education, including school infrastructure, supplies, and student welfare.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the District Council power to establish, manage, and set language for elementary schools in autonomous districts.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the State Government to rescind or prohibit local authority decisions deemed excessive or abusive.
- S. 29Section 29 details the sources and uses of funds for elementary education in Assam, including grants, fees, and salaries for teachers and school maintenance.
- S. 31Section mandates local authorities to maintain and audit separate accounts for elementary education funds.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates annual examination and audit of elementary education accounts by a state-appointed auditor.
- S. 34Section 34 transfers funds, employees, buildings, and properties from the State Advisory Board to the new State Board for Basic Education.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates disputes regarding property transfer, employee terms, or appointments to be referred to the State Government for final decision.
- S. 36Section 36 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962, recognizes various types of schools as elementary schools and outlines the process for their recognition and grant-in-aid.
- S. 38Teachers in recognized elementary schools, except in Autonomous Districts, are deemed employed by the State Board.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines the appeal process for decisions made by local authorities or the Assistant Secretary, with final appeal to the State Government.
- S. 42In an area of compulsion the guard ian of guardian
- S. 43Section 43 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962 allows guardians to exempt children from attending recognized elementary schools under specific conditions.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the prescribed method for preparing and notifying guardians about compulsory school attendance for children.
- S. 46In an area of compulsion, it shall be the local au- duty of every local authority to enlist the co-operation
- S. 47(i) The Assistant Secretaries of the State Authority
- S. 48Section 48 prohibits employing children in a way that interferes with their regular school attendance, with penalties for violations.
- S. 49Section 49 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962 imposes fines for guardians not complying with attendance provisions, up to ₹2 plus daily fines, capped at ₹50 per child per year.
- S. 50'] he courts competent to try offences under this pd en t to t s p,a ji f, e th e following :— try offence:
- S. 52Th e Attendance Authority shall be deemed to ( s0?Sj
- S. 53Section 53 mandates that legal actions under the Assam Elementary Education Act must have prior sanction from the state government.
- S. 54Section 54 authorizes the Assam State Government to create rules for implementing the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962, including teacher service terms and financial procedures.
- S. 55Repeals the Assam Basic Education Act, 1954, but preserves its authorities, appointments, and rules under this Act.
- S. 83Section 83 transfers jurisdiction and assets from the School Board to the Local Authority upon the Act's commencement.
- S. 1954Section defines "State Board" as the body established by the Assam Government to advise on elementary education development.