The UTTAR PRADESH STATE OPEN SCHOOL BOARD ACT, 2008
uttar-pradesh · 2008
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- S. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons please see at the end of this Act
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
- S. 3Section establishes a State Open School Board in Uttar Pradesh by the State Government.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board, detailing the various ex-officio and appointed members.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the Executive Committee of the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board, detailing its members and chairperson's role.
- S. 6Section 6 empowers the Board to advise the State Government, direct school and distance learning activities, and collaborate with educational institutions and agencies.
- S. 7Section 7 specifies that the Chairperson or other Board members receive an honorarium from the Board's fund, determined by the State Government.
- S. 8(1) A member, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a term of five years, from the date he assumed off
- S. 9Section 9 fills vacancies in the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board by fresh appointment or nomination.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the State Government to appoint and re-appoint the Chairperson of the Board for up to ten years total.
- S. 11Section 11 states that a Chairperson or member of the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board ceases to hold office if they meet specified disqualifications.
- S. 12Section 12 details the resignation process for the Chairperson and other members of the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board.
- S. 13If the Chairperson dies or resigns his office or ceases to hold office or is temporarily absent or
- S. 14Section 14 disqualifies individuals from board membership if they are mentally unsound, insolvent, convicted of moral offenses, or have financial ties to the board's textbooks or contracts.
- S. 15Section 15 designates the Chairperson or Director to preside over Board meetings and grants a tie-breaking vote.
- S. 16(1) No member of the Board shall vote on any matter in which he has any personal interest
- S. 17Section 17 details the appointment and roles of the Board's Secretary and other officers, and recruitment methods for Board employees.
- S. 18(1) The Board shall constitute an Academic Advisory Committee thereof for advising it on the courses of studies
- S. 19Section 19 establishes various committees under the Board, including Syllabus, Examination, Recognition, and Finance Committees.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the advisory role of the Syllabus Committee to the Board on syllabus, courses, and study materials for examinations.
- S. 21Section 21 details the Examination Committee's role in advising the Board on examination-related matters and conducting exams.
- S. 22The Recognition committee shall advise the Board on all matters relating to the recognition of study centres
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the Finance Committee to prepare the Board's budget and advise on financial matters referred by the Board.
- S. 24Section 24 assigns specific functions to a committee formed by the Board.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the Chairperson's supervisory role and emergency powers, and the Director's responsibilities for implementing Board decisions.
- S. 26(1) The annual meeting of the Board shall be held in the month of December in every calendar year
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Chairperson to present annual reports and accounts to the Board for review.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the process for the Board's budget estimate approval by the State Government.
- S. 29Section 29 authorizes the State Government to provide annual or initial grants to the Board based on budget estimates and financial reports.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes a fund for the Board to receive and manage various revenues and grants for open school operations.
- S. 31Section 31 restricts Board Fund expenditures to Act-approved purposes and budget allocations.
- S. 32The Board shall keep an account of all its receipts and expenditure in such manner as may be prescribed
- S. 33Section 33 mandates annual audit of the Board's accounts by a State Government-appointed auditor and outlines penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates auditor to submit audit report to State Government and Board within 14 days.
- S. 35Section 35 allows Board members to receive allowances and designates the Secretary as the Information Officer for public information.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates the Board to provide the State Government with prescribed reports and any required information.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the State Government to suspend Board resolutions or orders if deemed to exceed statutory powers.
- S. 38Section 38 deems Board members, committee members, and auditors as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 39Section 39 protects individuals from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 40Section 40 ensures proceedings under the Act remain valid despite Board vacancies, voting errors, or minor irregularities.
- S. 41(1) The Chairperson shall make the first regulations for the purposes of this Act
- S. 42(1) The State Government may, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 43Section 43 allows the Executive Committee to create regulations with Board approval for its powers and functions under the Act.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the Uttar Pradesh State Open School Board to follow State Government directions for course content.