The Gujarat Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Gujarati Language Act, 2023.
gujarat · 2023
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Gujarati Language Act, 2023
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Gujarati Language Act, 2023.
- S. 3Section mandates compulsory teaching of Gujarati as an additional language in all state schools from 2023-24.
- S. 4Section 4 appoints a government officer as the Competent Authority to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 5Section 5 designates the appointed authority as a public servant under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 6Section 6 allows schools in Gujarat to grant exemptions from the compulsory teaching of Gujarati to students from outside Gujarat, upon request and valid reasons.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the Gujarat Government to exempt schools or students from the Act's requirements under certain conditions.
- S. 8Section 8 imposes penalties and potential disaffiliation for schools not complying with mandatory Gujarati teaching under the Gujarat Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Gujarati Language Act, 2023.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures the Act's provisions override any conflicting Gujarat State laws.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to direct an investigation or action under the Act, with final, binding decisions based on the report.
- S. 11Section 11 protects the competent authority and government officers from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to create rules for implementing the Act and requires them to be reviewed by the State Legislature.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Gujarat government to issue orders to address implementation issues within two years, which must be presented to the state legislature.