The Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968
assam · 1969
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- S. 4(1) The State Board shall b^ constituted with °f t a t the following members— ' > Bsard
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the term, reappointment, casual vacancy filling, and continuity of office for members of the State Board under the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968.
- S. 7Section 7 allows members of the State Board to resign by giving written notice to the Secretary, who forwards it to the State Government.
- S. 8Section allows State Government to remove State Board member absent for three meetings without sufficient reasons.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to remove State Board members for misconduct or incapacity, with due process.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the meeting procedures for the State Board, including ordinary and special meetings, and roles of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the duties and powers of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to ensure compliance with the Act and implement decisions.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the State Board's duties and functions to be performed according to prescribed rules.
- S. 13The State Board shall have the following functions powers and functions, namely :— State B oatd
- S. 14(1) There shall be an Executive Comm it- * •f°theSt*te t e e t ^i e State Board consisting of the following:— hea
- S. 16Th e] Secretary of the State Board shall be duties of the the Principal A dministrative Officer of the Board and Secr
- S. 18Section 18 establishes a Regional Board for elementary education in each Deputy Inspector of Schools’ circle, detailing its composition and four-year tenure.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the functions of the Regional Board in managing elementary schools under the State Board's regulations.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes the Elementary Education Fund and specifies its sources of funding.
- S. 21Section 21 allocates the Elementary Education Fund for various grants, salaries, and expenses related to elementary education administration.
- S. 22(1) The fund shall be adm inistered by the Secretary of the S tate Board and the accounts shall be operated by him
- S. 23Section 23 mandates that all funds for elementary education be deposited into a specified account and only be used for approved educational purposes.
- S. 24Section 24 outlines the preparation and approval of annual budget estimates for elementary education by the State Board.
- S. 25The State Board shall keep accounts of all and audit
- S. 26Section 26 vests local management of elementary schools in local authorities, except for minority or private bodies managing their own schools.
- S. 27In the areas where the Assam Panchayat Act,
- S. 28Section 28 empowers District Councils to establish, manage, and prescribe language for elementary schools in autonomous districts.
- S. 29The State Government may on the advice of State Govern-the State Board or otherwise rescind in part or in local1 autho
- S. 31Section 31 establishes a Regional Board Fund for elementary education, funded by grants, fees, and other sums, to be deposited in government banks.
- S. 32Subject to other provisions of this Act, of the Re- the Regional Board fund shall be applied for the BoardFund
- S. 33Section mandates local authorities to maintain separate education accounts and allows state officials to inspect them.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates annual examination and audit of elementary education-related accounts by a State Government-appointed auditor.
- S. 35Section 35 transfers funds and employees from the old board to the new State Board for Elementary Education.
- S. 37Section 37 lists types of schools deemed recognized as elementary under the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the terms and conditions for recognizing and granting aid to new elementary schools, with the State Government having the authority to enforce local rules.
- S. 39All existing teachers and other employees of ment of the schools or those to be appointed in any Elementary tea chers
- S. 40(1) An appeal against the original decision of the Joint Secretary of the State Board for Elemen- ■
- S. 42The section allows the State Government to declare compulsory elementary education up to a specified age in designated areas.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates guardians to send children in compulsory areas to recognized elementary schools, with exceptions outlined in Section 44.
- S. 44Section 44 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968, allows guardians to exempt children from attending recognized elementary schools under specific conditions.
- S. 47Section mandates local authorities to enlist guardians' cooperation for ensuring children's school attendance in compulsory areas.
- S. 48Section 48 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968, authorizes the Regional Board Secretary to appoint attendance authorities to enforce school attendance and prescribe their powers and duties.
- S. 49Section 49 prohibits employing children in a way that interferes with their school attendance, with penalties for violations.
- S. 50Section 50 of the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968 imposes fines for guardians who violate attendance provisions, up to ₹50 per year per child.
- S. 51The Courts competent to try offences under Fry'offences
- S. 52N o Court shall take cognizance of an offence under this chapter except on a complaint of an atten dance authority
- S. 53Section 53 deems the attendance authority a public servant under the Indian Penal Code for attendance-related duties.
- S. 54No suit, prosecution or other legal proceed- on ,\cg al ings for anything done in good faith under this Act procce mgs
- S. 55Section 55 empowers the Assam State Government to create rules for various aspects of elementary education administration.
- S. 1957Section 1957 defines terms related to management and authority for schools not managed by municipal bodies under the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1968.
- S. 1962Section 1962 transfers properties and assets from the old board to the new State Board for Elementary Education.