The Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions Act, 2016.
punjab · 2016
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- S. 3Section 3 establishes a Regulatory Body to regulate fees for un-aided educational institutions in Punjab.
- S. 4The office of the Regulatory Bod y shall be located at the Headquarter of the concerned Division
- S. 5Section 5 allows un-aided educational institutions to set and increase fees, but not exceeding 8% annually, without profiteering or capitation fees.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines factors for fee fixing in unaided institutions and mandates fee display and prohibits fee diversion to other entities.
- S. 8Section 8 allows authorities to investigate and record information if they suspect an un-aided educational institution is violating fee regulations.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes a fund for unaided educational institutions comprising fees, charges, funds, and other realized charges or contributions.
- S. 10Section 10 regulates the use of funds by un-aided educational institutions and allows students or their guardians to file complaints about excessive fees.
- S. 13(1) The Regulatory Body shall meey at such time and plac irperson may decide
- S. 14Section 14 imposes fines and potential loss of recognition for un-aided schools violating fee regulations in Punjab.
- S. 16Section 16 prevents civil courts from adjudicating on fee-related matters for un-aided educational institutions, which are to be resolved by the Regulatory Authority.
- S. 17Section 17 protects Regulatory Body officials from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates un-aided educational institutions to maintain fee records and have them audited by a qualified chartered accountant.
- S. 19Section mandates un-aided educational institutions to prepare annual fee reports by chartered accountants and submit them to the regulatory body.
- S. 20The Government in consultatio officers and employees, as may be decided b the Regulatory Body under this Act
- S. 21Section 21 allows the government to issue directions to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act.
- S. 22The Government m ons of this yon Regulatory Body, as it may dee Act and it shall be the duty of the Reg directions
- S. 23(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act