The West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997
west-bengal · 1997
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal School Service Short title Commission Act, 1997
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Definitions
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the appointment and constitution of the West Bengal Central and Regional School Service Commissions by the State Government.
- S. 4(1) (a) The Chairman and other members shall be appointed by the State Government
- S. 5Section 5 allows the State Government to remove a Commission member for misconduct, insolvency, or infirmity.
- S. 6Section 6 details the staff composition, salary determination, and service terms for the West Bengal School Service Commission.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Regional Commission to select teachers for schools within its jurisdiction, overriding other laws or agreements.
- S. 8(1) The manner and scope of selection of persons for appointment to the posts of Teachers shall be such as may be presc
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that school teachers' appointments must be made by the school's committee or administrator, based on the Regional Commission's recommendation.
- S. 10Preserves pre-existing terms and conditions for teachers' appointments under the West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the West Bengal School Service Commission to request necessary records or reports from schools or boards for its functions.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Central Commission to annually report to the State Government, which then presents it to the State Legislature.
- S. 13Section 13 deems the Chairman and members appointed under this Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 14The proceedings of the Commission shall not be invalid by reason Validation
- S. 15Section 15 exempts certain schools from the provisions of the West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Central Commission's oversight, coordination, and advisory role over Regional Commissions and the State Government.
- S. 17(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for Power to carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Central Commission to make regulations for employee terms and business procedures, subject to state approval.
- S. 19Section 19 directs the Commission to follow State Government's directions in line with the Act's provisions.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to dissolve and reconstitute the School Service Commission if it fails to fulfill its duties.
- S. 21The West Bengal School Service Commission Ordinance, 1995, is hereby repealed
- S. 196354 The West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997
- S. 1975[Assent of the President of India was first published in the Calcutta Gazette, Extraordinary, of the 1st April, 1997
- S. 1980Appoint- ment and terms and conditions of service of members
- S. 1994Section defines "aided" schools, "basic pay," and terms for secondary and higher secondary education for teachers.
- S. 1996—