The PUDUCHERRY COMPULSORY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 2000
puducherry · 2001
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Puducherry Compulsory Elementary Education Act, 2000
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Puducherry Compulsory Elementary Education Act, 2000, including "attendance at an elementary school," "competent authority," and "elementary education."
- S. 3(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, elementary education shall be compulsory for every child of school age
- S. 4It shall be the duty of every parent or guardian of a child of school age to cause such child to attend an elementary s
- S. 5Section 5 exempts children from compulsory elementary school attendance if they are sick, attend unrecognised but satisfactory schools, or participate in alternative education programs.
- S. 6Section 6 appoints a Chief Educational Officer as the competent authority to enforce the Act and perform prescribed functions.
- S. 7Section 7 of the Puducherry Compulsory Elementary Education Act, 2000 imposes a fine on parents or guardians who neglect their duty to ensure their school-age children attend school as required.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates that only authorized government officers can file complaints for offenses under this Act.
- S. 9Section 9 designates certain authorities as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 10The section allows the government to order investigations or actions against specified cases under the Act, with the competent authority reporting results.
- S. 11Section 11 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12(1) The Government may make rules to carry out all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.