The Punjab Act 18 of 1979 Punjab privately managed recognised schools employees security of service rules 1979 -converted
punjab · 1979
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Privately Managed Recognised Schools Employees (Security of Service) Act, 1979
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms for employees and roles in privately managed recognized schools in Punjab.
- S. 3Section 3 ensures existing school employees' salaries and retirement benefits remain unchanged and they can choose old service terms.
- S. 4Section 4 ensures employees' security of service and outlines the appeal process for dismissal or reduction.
- S. 5No employee shall be kept under suspension for a period exceeding six months without the prior approval of the Director
- S. 6Section 6 mandates employees to follow prescribed Code of Conduct, with disciplinary actions for violations.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures employees in privately managed recognized schools receive pay and allowances at least equal to State Government school employees.
- S. 8—
- S. 9Section 9 bars civil courts from exercising jurisdiction or granting injunctions on matters governed by this Act.
- S. 10Section 10 protects the State Government and Director from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under this Act.
- S. 11The section allows the State Government to stop aid for non-compliance with Educational Tribunal or Director's orders.
- S. 12Section penalizes school managers for failing to comply with Educational Tribunal orders without a reasonable excuse.
- S. 13Section 13 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 14The section allows the State Government to resolve Act implementation issues within two years.
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the State Government to create rules for employee recruitment, service terms, and disciplinary actions in privately managed recognized schools.
- S. 16(1) The Punjab Aided Schools (Security of Service) Act, 1969, is hereby repealed