The PUDUCHERRY SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT, 1987
puducherry · 1987
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Puducherry School Education Act, 1987
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Puducherry School Education Act, 1987, such as "academic year," "aid," and "aided school."
- S. 3The Government may regulate the different stages of education and courses of instruction in private schools
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits private school establishment without appropriate authority's permission and specified terms.
- S. 5Section 5 requires private schools to apply for permission and provide detailed information to establish or continue operations.
- S. 6The section outlines the process for granting or refusing school establishment permissions and specifies refund conditions if refused.
- S. 7Section 7 automatically grants permission to existing private schools without fees upon receiving a statement.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates educational agencies and private school managements to seek approval for changes or transfers, with specific timelines and conditions for approval.
- S. 9Section 9 allows minorities to establish and run private schools without prior permission.
- S. 10Section mandates minority schools to submit specific details to the appropriate authority regarding their management.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates private schools to create management schemes with prior approval, except unaided minority schools, and allows recognition certificates for compliant private schools.
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- S. 13Section 13 allows the appropriate authority to withdraw recognition from non-compliant private schools.
- S. 14Unrecognized private schools in Puducherry cannot receive government grants or prepare students for public exams.
- S. 15(1) The Government may grant aid to recognised schools such sums of money and for such purposes as may be prescribed
- S. 16Section 16 mandates aided school managements to report school property annually and restricts property transfers without prior authority approval.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the government to create rules for teacher qualifications, conditions, and employment terms in recognized schools.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates that only qualified individuals can be appointed as teachers or employees in recognized schools post-enactment.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines disciplinary actions for teachers violating prescribed conduct codes and allows managers to set conduct standards.
- S. 20Section 20 prohibits suspension of teachers in recognized schools except for misconduct inquiry, with a two-month limit, extendable by the authority.
- S. 21Section 21 allows teachers in recognized schools to appeal dismissal, removal, rank reduction, or adverse service changes to a higher authority.
- S. 22Section 22 allows appeals against dismissal, removal, rank reduction, or termination of teachers to a Tribunal.
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- S. 24Section 24 mandates timely payment of teachers' salaries and allowances in recognized schools as prescribed.
- S. 25Section 25 ensures the provisions of this chapter override other laws, agreements, or court orders, except for more favorable benefits for teachers in recognized schools.
- S. 26Section 26 prohibits admitting children under five to class I or higher in recognised schools in Puducherry.
- S. 27Section 27 regulates fees and charges in aided schools, requiring prior approval for changes and specifying fee declarations.
- S. 28Section 28 establishes school funds for aided and unaided schools, detailing their sources and accounting rules.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates schools to affiliate with examination boards and prepare students for public exams.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the government to take over and manage a school if the current management neglects duties, for up to five years.
- S. 31Nothing contained in section 30 shall apply to any minority school
- S. 32Every recognised school shall maintain accounts in such manner and containing such particulars as may be prescribed
- S. 33Section 33 mandates audits of recognized schools' accounts and requires reports to be submitted to educational agencies.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the appropriate authority to inspect and inquire into recognized schools and advise on necessary actions.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates educational agencies to provide required returns and information to the appropriate authority as directed.
- S. 36Section 36 allows appeals against decisions by the appropriate authority and addresses delays in communication of decisions.
- S. 37(1) The Government may constitute as many Tribunals as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the appeal process and time limits for appeals under the Puducherry School Education Act, 1987.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates that an educational agency must deposit all arrears of a dismissed teacher's pay before an appeal can proceed, or the Tribunal will order restoration.
- S. 40Section 40 allows the government to review and modify school education proceedings, ensuring fairness and legality.
- S. 41Section 41 penalizes failure to provide true information under the Act with a fine up to 100 rupees.
- S. 42Section 42 penalizes violations and obstructions of the Act's provisions with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 43Section 43 makes company officers and directors liable for company offenses, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 44Section 44 restricts court cognizance of offenses under the Act to reports from authorized government officers.
- S. 45Section 45 establishes an Advisory Board to advise the Puducherry government on education policy, consisting of various stakeholders.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the government to delegate certain powers under the Act, subject to conditions and government oversight.
- S. 47Section 47 prevents Civil Courts from deciding matters specifically assigned to authorities under the Act.
- S. 48Section 48 protects government entities and officials from lawsuits for actions taken under the Act in good faith.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the Government to make rules to implement the provisions of the Puducherry School Education Act, including school regulations and recognition.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the Government to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.