The PUNJAB REGULATION OF FEE OF UNAIDED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2016
punjab · 2016
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Regulation of fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions Act, 2016
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Educational Institutions Act, 2016.
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- S. 4The office of the Regulatory Body shall be located at the Headquarter of 1[the concerned District
- S. 5Section 5 allows unaided educational institutions to set and increase fees, with a cap of 8% annually, and mandates complaints to be resolved by a regulatory body.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines factors for fee fixing in unaided institutions and mandates fee display and non-diversion of funds.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the Regulatory Body's powers to oversee and regulate fees in unaided educational institutions to prevent profiteering and excessive hikes.
- S. 8The section allows the Regulatory Body to request records from an Unaided Educational Institution to verify compliance with the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates unaided educational institutions to create a development fund and credit it with various fees, charges, and contributions.
- S. 10(1) The Fund shall be utilized for the betterment and development of the concerned Unaided Educational Institution
- S. 11Section 11 allows students or their guardians to file complaints about excessive fees or unfair practices in unaided institutions, which the Regulatory Body must investigate and decide on within 60 days.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the Regulatory Body powers equivalent to a civil court for inquiries under the Act.
- S. 13(1) The Regulatory Body shall meet at such time and place as the Chairperson may decide
- S. 14Section penalizes un-aided educational institutions in Punjab for fee regulation violations, with fines and potential loss of recognition.
- S. 15Section allows aggrieved parties to appeal to the Government within 45 days of a fee regulation order.
- S. 16Section 16 prevents civil courts from handling fee-related matters, which are instead managed by the Regulatory Body.
- S. 17Section 17 protects officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18Section mandates unaided educational institutions to maintain fee records and have their accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates un-aided educational institutions to prepare and submit annual fee reports to the Regulatory Body.
- S. 20Section 20 appoints government officials to assist the Regulatory Body in managing fees for unaided institutions.
- S. 21The section allows the government to issue orders to address and resolve any issues arising from the Act's implementation.
- S. 22The government can issue directions to the Regulatory Body to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 23(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this A