The ODISHA SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT, 1952
odisha · 1953
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- S. 1The section outlines the powers of the Board to conduct examinations, recommend employee conditions, establish schools, and coordinate training with industrial institutes.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Secondary Education Act, 1952, including "Headmaster," "High School," and "Secondary Education."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Board of Secondary Education in Odisha to regulate and develop secondary education, with specified membership.
- S. 4Term of office members and filling up of vacancies etc
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the publication of names of Board members in the official Gazette.
- S. 6Disqualifications for membership :- A person shall be disqualified for being elected, nominated or co-opted as a
- S. 7Section 7 outlines conditions for a member's office becoming vacant if they miss three consecutive meetings without permission.
- S. 8Section allows state government to remove board members convicted of serious offenses or misconduct, with due process.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines conditions for resignations by non-elected and elected members of the Board and Committees.
- S. 10Section 10 fills casual vacancies in the Board or Committees by election, nomination, co-option, or appointment.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the powers and functions of the Board to prescribe secondary education courses and coordinate with university and primary education.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes a Board Fund for the Board, funded by income, state contributions, and other receipts.
- S. 13Section 13 governs the custody and investment of the Board Fund, allowing investment in approved securities or fixed deposits with State Government approval.
- S. 14Section 14 of the Odisha Secondary Education Act, 1952 outlines the application of the Board Fund and specifies the officers and academic staff of the Board.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints a Secretary for the Board, outlining their duties including managing properties, contracts, and office headship.
- S. 20Exercise of power delegated by the Board to committees etc
- S. 21Section 21 empowers the Board to create regulations for implementing the Odisha Secondary Education Act, including diplomas, institution recognition, and examination conduct.
- S. 22The section allows the State Government to initially draft regulations for the Board, which remain in effect until the Board updates them.
- S. 23Section 23 ensures that vacancies or constitutional defects in the Board do not invalidate its actions or proceedings.
- S. 24The Board has authority to create by-laws that align with the Odisha Secondary Education Act and its regulations.
- S. 25Section 25 maintains Utkal University's matriculation examination statutes until new regulations are made by the Board.
- S. 26The section mandates the State Government to provide a five-year grant to Utkal University if it stops conducting the Matriculation Examination.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Board to submit an annual report and budget estimate to the State Government, aiming to avoid deficits.
- S. 28Accounts :- The Board shall keep accounts of its receipt and expenditure in the manner and form prescribed
- S. 29Section mandates annual audit of the Board's accounts by a government-appointed auditor, with reports published in the Gazette.
- S. 30The Auditor has the authority to disallow payments violating the Act and charge the responsible parties for deficiencies or losses.
- S. 31Section 31 allows appeals against auditor orders for board members and employees within one month.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates payment of certified sums into the Board Fund within two months or face recovery via salary deduction or land revenue methods.
- S. 33Section 33 grants the State Government oversight and intervention authority over the Board's actions and decisions.
- S. 34The section grants the State Government authority to issue orders to resolve any arising difficulties in implementing the Act.
- S. 1953The Odisha Gazette EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No