The West Bengal Schools ( Control Of Expenditure ) Act, 2005
west-bengal · 2005
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Schools (Control of Expenditure) Act, 2005
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Schools (Control of Expenditure) Act, 2005.
- S. 3The section exempts non-assisted and government schools from the Act's provisions, with possible temporary exemptions by the State Government.
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits school authorities from creating new posts, appointing staff, or revising pay without prior State Government approval.
- S. 5Section 5 prohibits unauthorized teacher and non-teaching staff appointments in schools, rendering void any such contraventions.
- S. 6No unaided school shall be entitled to get any financial assistance from the State Government
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits casual or contract-based teachers from being appointed permanently in West Bengal schools.
- S. 8(1) The State Government may, by order, constitute a District Level Inspection Team for each district
- S. 9Section 9 empowers the State Government to manage school setups and staff but prohibits new schools or upgrades without District Team recommendation and budget approval.
- S. 10The State Government can approve extra teaching or staff positions in schools, provided the State Legislature allocates budget funds.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes the State Government to inspect schools and direct corrective actions for financial irregularities.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to derecognize or abolish posts in schools failing to meet student enrollment targets.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the State Government to fix and approve teachers' and non-teaching staff's pay and superannuation benefits.
- S. 14Section 14 regulates pay scales and increments for teachers based on their qualifications and categories.
- S. 15Section 15 prevents teachers and staff from changing their provident fund scheme once chosen, barring shifts from Contributory to General Fund without forfeiting prior contributions.
- S. 16Section 16 preserves existing terms and conditions of teachers and staff in schools against adverse changes.
- S. 17Section 17 imposes imprisonment or fine for violating expenditure control provisions in sections 4 or 5.
- S. 18No prosecution shall be instituted under this Act without the previous sanction of the State Government
- S. 19Section 19 protects state government officers from legal action for good faith actions taken under the Act.
- S. 20Section 20 overrides any conflicting laws or contracts, protects actions taken in good faith.
- S. 21The section allows the State Government to issue necessary orders to implement the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 22(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act