THE ASSAM ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1962

Q: What does Section 1 of THE ASSAM ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1962 say?

An Act to make provision for the management and control of elementary education und to provide for free and compulsory elementary education in Assam
Q: What does Section 2 of THE ASSAM ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1962 say?

WHEREAS it is expedient to make better provision for the development, expansion, management and control of elementary education; AND WHEREAS it is further expedient that free and compulsory elementary education should be introduced in the State in gradual stages; It is hereby enacted in the Thirteenth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
Q: What does Section 1 of THE ASSAM ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1962 say?

1. (1) This Act may be called the Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962.
The Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962
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An ACT

Section 1
Preamble

Section 2
PART I
Section 3
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II - STATE BOARD, ITS CONSTITUTION AND POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Section 28
Section 3(1)

Section 3
Section 3(2)

Section 3
Section 4(1)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(i)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(ii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(iii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(iv)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(v)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(vi)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(vii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(viii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(ix)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(x)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(xi)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(xii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(xiii)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(xiv)

Section 4
Section 4(1)(xv)

Section 4
Section 4(2)

Section 4
Section 4(3)

Section 4
Section 4(4)

Section 4
Section 5. Publication of the names of members of the State Board

Section 5
Section 6(1)

Section 6
Section 6(2)

Section 6
Section 6(3)

Section 6
Section 6(4)

Section 6
Section 7. Resignation of membership

Section 7
Section 8. Cessation of membership

Section 8
Section 9. Removal of members

Section 9
Proviso to Section 9

Section 9
Further Proviso to Section 9

Section 9
Section 10. Duties and functions of the State Board

Section 10
Section 10(a)

Section 10
Section 10(b)

Section 10
Section 10(c)

Section 10
Section 10(d)

Section 10
Section 11. Responsibility of the State Government

Section 11
Section 12. Chairman to preside over meetings

Section 12
Section 13. Powers and duties of the Secretary

Section 13
Section 14(1)

Section 14
Section 14(2)

Section 14
Section 14(3)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(i)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(ii)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(iii)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(iv)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(v)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(vi)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(vii)

Section 14
Section 14(3)(viii)

Section 14
Section 15. Rules of business

Section 15
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III - ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE BOARD

Section 80
Section 16(1)

Section 16
Section 16(2)

Section 16
Section 16(3)

Section 16
Section 16(4)

Section 16
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FUND

Section 85
Section 17(1)

Section 17
Section 17(2)

Section 17
Section 17(2)(i)

Section 17
Section 17(2)(ii)

Section 17
Section 17(2)(iii)

Section 17
Section 17(2)(iv)

Section 17
Section 18. Application of the Fund

Section 18
Section 18(i)

Section 18
Section 18(ii)

Section 18
Explanation to Section 18(ii)

Section 18
Section 18(iii)

Section 18
Section 18(iv)

Section 18
Section 18(v)

Section 18
Section 18(vi)

Section 18
Explanation to Section 18

Section 18
Section 19. Administration of the fund

Section 19
Section 20(1)

Section 20
Section 20(2)

Section 20
Section 21(1)

Section 21
Section 21(2)

Section 21
Section 21(3)

Section 21
Section 21(4)

Section 21
Section 22. Accounts and audits

Section 22
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V - LOCAL AUTHORITIES POWER OF MANAGEMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Section 109
Section 23. Management through local authorities and District Councils

Section 23
Section 24. Co-ordinating agency

Section 24
Section 25(1)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(i)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(ii)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(iii)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(iv)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(v)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(vi)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(vii)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(viii)

Section 25
Section 25(1)(ix)

Section 25
Section 26. Powers of District Council

Section 26
Section 27. Control of State Government on local authority

Section 27
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI - FUND OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AND ITS OPERATION

Section 124
Section 28(1)

Section 28
Section 28(2)

Section 28
Section 28(3)

Section 28
Section 29. Constitution of the fund

Section 29
Section 29(i)

Section 29
Section 29(ii)

Section 29
Section 29(iii)

Section 29
Section 29(iv)

Section 29
Section 30. Application of the fund

Section 30
Section 30(i)

Section 30
Section 30(i)(a)

Section 30
Section 30(i)(b)

Section 30
Section 30(i)(c)

Section 30
Section 30(ii)

Section 30
Section 30(iii)

Section 30
Section 30(iv)

Section 30
Section 30(v)

Section 30
Section 30(vi)

Section 30
Explanation to Section 30

Section 30
Section 31(1)

Section 31
Section 31(2)

Section 31
Section 32. Audit

Section 32
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII - PROPERTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

Section 147
Section 33. Cessation of jurisdiction of School Boards

Section 33
Section 34. Absorption of Properties, etc.

Section 34
Section 34(1)

Section 34
Section 34(2)

Section 34
Proviso to Section 34(2)

Section 34
Section 34(3)

Section 34
Section 34(4)

Section 34
Section 34(5)

Section 34
Section 34(6)

Section 34
Section 35. State Government's power to decide disputes

Section 35
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER VIII - RECOGNITION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THEIR AFFAIRS

Section 158
Section 36. Classes of schools to be recognised as Elementary Schools

Section 36
Section 36(a)

Section 36
Section 36(b)

Section 36
Section 36(c)

Section 36
Section 36(d)

Section 36
Section 37(1)

Section 37
Proviso to Section 37(1)

Section 37
Section 37(2)

Section 37
Section 38. Appointment of teachers

Section 38
Section 39. Appeal

Section 39
PART II
Section 169
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER IX - COMPULSORY EDUCATION

Section 170
Section 40(1)

Section 40
Section 40(2)

Section 40
Section 41. Compulsory education

Section 41
Section 42. Duty of guardian

Section 42
Section 43. Exemption

Section 43
Section 43(i)

Section 43
Section 43(ii)

Section 43
Section 43(iii)

Section 43
Section 43(iv)

Section 43
Section 43(v)

Section 43
Section 44(1)

Section 44
Section 44(2)

Section 44
Section 45. Preparation of details in enforcing compulsion

Section 45
Section 46. Duty of the local authorities to arrange for attendance

Section 46
Section 47(1)

Section 47
Section 47(2)

Section 47
Section 47(3)

Section 47
Section 48. Restriction on employment of child

Section 48
Section 49. Penalty

Section 49
Proviso to Section 49

Section 49
Section 50. Courts competent to try offences

Section 50
Section 50(a)

Section 50
Section 50(b)

Section 50
Section 51. Cognizance of offences

Section 51
Section 52. Certain persons to be public servants

Section 52
Section 53. Restriction on legal proceedings

Section 53
Section 54(1)

Section 54
Section 54(2)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(i)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(ii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(iii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(iv)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(v)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(vi)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(vii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(viii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(ix)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(x)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xi)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xiii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xiv)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xv)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xvi)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xvii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xviii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xix)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xx)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxi)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxiii)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxiv)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxv)

Section 54
Section 54(2)(xxvi)

Section 54
Section 54(3)

Section 54
Section 55(1)

Section 55
Section 55(2)

Section 55
Section 55(3)

Section 55
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            "number": "4",
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            "number": "4",
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            "number": "4",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)(xii)",
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            "content": "(xii) Three members to be nominated by the State Government who will be educationists and of whom one will be a woman.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)(xiii)",
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            "content": "(xiii) Members not exceeding three in number to be nominated by the State Government to serve such other interests as, in the opinion of the Government, should specially be represented.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)(xiv)",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)(xv)",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(2)",
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            "content": "(2) No person shall be entitled to continue as a member under clause (viii) of sub-section (1) if he ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)",
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            "content": "(3) No person nominated or appointed by virtue of his office under this section shall continue to be a member of the State Board, if he ceases to hold that office.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(4)",
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            "content": "(4) Seven members shall form the quorum.",
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            "number": "5",
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            "content": "5. As soon as the State Board has been constituted, the names of the members thereof shall be notified by the State Government.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) A casual vacancy occurring in the State Board at any time during the term of three years shall be filled for the remaining portion of such term in the same manner in which the membership, that falls vacant, was originally filled up.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The State Board shall be competent to exercise all its powers at any time notwithstanding the fact that any vacancy or vacancies in its membership may remain unfilled for the time being.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 520
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) Notwithstanding the expiry of three years specified in sub-section (1), every member of the State Board shall continue to hold office until the first meeting of the next State Board at which a quorum is present.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 530
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        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7. Resignation of membership",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "7. Any member of the State Board may resign his membership at any time by giving notice thereof in writing, to the Chairman who shall forward the same to the Government. The member shall be deemed to have vacated his membership as soon as the Government has accepted his resignation.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 540
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        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8. Cessation of membership",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "8. Any member of the State Board who is not a member by virtue of office may be removed from office by the State Government if he is absent from three consecutive meetings thereof and fail to offer reasons for such absence which are considered sufficient by the State Government",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 550
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9. Removal of members",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "9. The State Government may, of its own motion or on the recommendation of the State Board, remove any member of the State Board if the State Government is satisfied that he has been guilty of misconduct in the discharge of his duties as such member or of any conduct involving moral turpitude or has become incapable of performing such duties by reason of any physical or mental infirmity:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 560
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 9",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no such member shall be so removed unless the recommendation, when there be any, for such removal has been made by a resolution passed in a meeting of the State Board in which at least two-thirds of the total number of members were present:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 570
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Further Proviso to Section 9",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that no member shall be so removed by the State Government of its own motion, nor shall any resolution recommending his removal be of any effect, unless he has previously been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be so removed or why such recommendation should not be made.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 580
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        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10. Duties and functions of the State Board",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "10. The State Board shall have the following functions, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 590
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) to lay down principles for allocation of grants for carrying out the purposes of this Act, to the local authorities;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 600
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) to lay down procedure and conditions and to hold such tests as may be necessary for recruitment of teachers of elementary schools on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 610
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        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) to lay down conditions for recognition, expansion and amalgamation of elementary schools, and opening of elementary schools; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 620
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) to do any other act which the State Board considers necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act fully and effectively.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 630
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11. Responsibility of the State Government",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "11. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 10 and notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the responsibility of proper administration, supervision and inspection of elementary education and of arrangement of proper training of teachers shall lie with the Government. The Government shall also determine the curriculum and duration, standard and syllabus of the course of instruction to be imparted in an elementary school.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 640
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        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12. Chairman to preside over meetings",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "12. The Chairman and in his absence the Vice-Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the State Board, and in the absence of both the members present shall elect one of them to preside over the meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 650
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13. Powers and duties of the Secretary",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "13. The Secretary of the State Board shall be the Principal Administrative Officer of the Board and, shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be required for carrying out the purposes of this Act. He shall also perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 660
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        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "14. (1) Subject to the provisions of section 26, the Deputy Inspectors of Schools, by virtue of office, shall be the Assistant Secretaries of the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Headquarters and jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretaries shall be the same as those of the Deputy Inspectors.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 680
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The Assistant Secretary shall exercise powers and perform duties as follows in his own jurisdiction:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 690
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) to operate the fund placed at his disposal by the State Board;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 700
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) to appoint his office staff and manage his office properly;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) to appoint teachers in recognised schools on the advice of a Committee constituted by the State Board under section 16 and transfer them as necessary and also grant such leave, other than casual leave, to them as may be admissible;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) to make payment of contingent expenditure to schools and salaries to the teachers and other employees of the State Board, if any, in the area concerned by himself or through the Block Development Officer or through such other officer as may be specified by the Government for this purpose;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 730
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) to make payments to the local authorities for proper maintenance of schools in the manner prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) to make such other payments including scholarships as may be prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(vii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vii) to maintain proper accounts of the fund placed at his disposal;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(viii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(viii) to carry out such other duties as may be entrusted to him by the Secretary, State Board for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15. Rules of business",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "15. The State Board shall perform its duties and carry out its functions in accordance with such rules of business as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 780
        },
        {
            "number": "80",
            "title": "CHAPTER III - ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE BOARD",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER III",
            "content": "CHAPTER III\nADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE BOARD",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 790
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        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "16. (1) The State Board shall constitute an Advisory Committee for the purpose of appointing teachers under section 14(3)(iii) and salaried attendance authorities under section 47 consisting of three members in each Deputy Inspector's Circle of the State.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 800
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Assistant Secretaries of the State Board shall be the members of the Advisory Committees in addition to three members of the Committee under sub-section (1) above.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 810
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The tenure of the Committee shall be three years.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 820
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The Committee shall advise the Assistant Secretaries of the State Board in the manner prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 830
        },
        {
            "number": "85",
            "title": "CHAPTER IV - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FUND",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER IV",
            "content": "CHAPTER IV\nELEMENTARY EDUCATION FUND",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 840
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "17. (1) A fund hereinafter called the Elementary Education Fund, shall be created and maintained by the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 850
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The following shall form part of and be paid into the Elementary Education Fund:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 860
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) All sums of money that may be in the State Basic Education Fund, constituted under section 11 of the Assam Basic Education Act, 1954, on the date on which this Act comes into force;",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXVI of 1954",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 870
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) such grants as may be made by the State Government to the State Board for the purpose of elementary education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 880
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) all income derived from any endowment or property owned or managed by the State Board for the purposes of this Act; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 890
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) all other sums of money that may be received by the State Board under, or for the purposes of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 900
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18. Application of the Fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "18. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Elementary Education Fund shall be applied for:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 910
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) payment of grants to the local authorities and to the District Councils, as the case may be, for the purpose of elementary education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 920
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) payment of grants to a school authority or other authorities, if any, on specific projects and schemes on elementary education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 930
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 18(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Explanation. \"School Authority' means the Managing Committee or the Head of the Institution or the proprietor, as the case may be;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 940
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) payment of salaries of the officers of the State Board, and its office expenses;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 950
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) payment of such retirement benefits, gratuities and contributions to the Provident Funds in respect of the officers of the State Board as may be prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 960
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) payment of such travelling and other allowances to members and officers of the State Board as may be prescribed; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 970
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) payment of any other sums which the State Board is legally liable to pay, or of any other liability as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 980
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 18",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Note. The Assistant Secretaries of the State Board shall be deemed to be local authorities under, and for the purpose of this section.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 990
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19. Administration of the fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "19. The fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the State Board and the accounts shall be operated by him.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1000
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "20. (1) All moneys received for this purpose of the Elementary Education Fund shall forthwith be paid into an account opened in the Government Treasury or in a Bank approved by the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1010
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) No expenditure shall be incurred from the Elementary Education Fund except for the purposes of this Act and unless such expenditure has been provided for in the budget of the State Board approved by the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1020
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "21. (1) On receipt of the estimates from the Assistant Secretaries and the District Councils, or otherwise, the State Board shall prepare the annual budget estimates before the commencement of the next financial year at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1030
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Such budget estimates shall include the probable receipts and expenditure of the year concerned on account of Elementary Education.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1040
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The budget estimates as approved by the State Government shall be treated as the final budget of the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1050
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The State Board shall be competent to make re-appropriation from one head to another within the approved budget",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1060
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22. Accounts and audits",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "22. The State Board shall keep accounts of all its receipts and expenditure and such accounts shall be audited by an auditor appointed by the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1070
        },
        {
            "number": "109",
            "title": "CHAPTER V - LOCAL AUTHORITIES POWER OF MANAGEMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER V",
            "content": "CHAPTER V\nLOCAL AUTHORITIES POWER OF MANAGEMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1080
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23. Management through local authorities and District Councils",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "23. As soon as this Act comes into force, the management of elementary schools shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, vest in the local authority of the area concerned.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1090
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24. Co-ordinating agency",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "24. In the areas where the Assam Panchayat Act, 1959, is in operation the Block Development Officer or, where there is no Block Development Officer, such other officers as may be specified by the Government in this behalf, with the help of such officers of the Education Department, as may be attached to him, shall act as a Co-ordinating agency between the Gaon Panchayats and the State Board.",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXIV of 1959",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1100
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "25. (1) Without prejudice to any of the provisions of this Act in general and of section 11 in particular, a local authority in which the management of Elementary Education has vested, shall have the following duties and functions to perform and carry out, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1110
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) construction, expansion, improvement and maintenance of school buildings;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1120
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) supply of necessary equipments to elementary schools;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1130
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) arranging of play grounds, mid-day meal-drinking water and medical inspection of students;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1140
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) preparation and maintenance of a register of children of the area in the form prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1150
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) decision, when necessary, as to who is the guardian of a child or the head of a family;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1160
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) arrangement for stocking and marketing and disposal of the products of school crafts;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1170
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(vii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vii) arrangement for periodic exhibition of such products in the region;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1180
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(viii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(viii) supervision of attendance; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1190
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)(ix)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ix) such other duties and functions, as may be entrusted to them by the State Board for carrying out the purposes of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1200
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26. Powers of District Council",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "26. The District Council for an autonomous district shall have the power to establish, construct, or manage elementary schools in the autonomous district and, in particular, to prescribe the language and the manner in which elementary education shall be imparted in the elementary schools in the district subject to such conditions as may be prescribed with the consent of the District Council or Councils concerned.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1210
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27. Control of State Government on local authority",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "27. The State Government may on the advice of the State Board or otherwise, rescind, in part or in whole any resolution, order or decision of a local authority and may also prohibit the doing of any act in pursuance of such resolution, order of decision whenever in the opinion of the State Government, such resolution, order, decision or act is in excess or abuse of the powers conferred upon the local authority hy this Act, or by any rules framed thereunder.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1220
        },
        {
            "number": "124",
            "title": "CHAPTER VI - FUND OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AND ITS OPERATION",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VI",
            "content": "CHAPTER VI\nFund of Local Authority and its Operation",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1230
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "28. (1) As soon as the management of Elementary Education is vested in a District Council or a local authority, the State Government shall constitute a fund for the purposes of elementary education and shall place such amounts out of the said fund as may be necessary at the disposal of the District Council, local authority, the Assistant Secretary of the State Board and the Block Development Officer concerned, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1240
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) In an Autonomous District the said fund shall be deposited in the fund of the District Council but the fund shall be applied for the purposes enumerated in section 30.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1250
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The Assistant Secretary, the Block Development Officer and the Local Authority shall deposit the amount received under sub-section (1) in a Government Treasury, Post Office Savings Bank or any other Bank approved by the Government and shall disburse the same in the manner prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29. Constitution of the fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "29. The following shall form part of and be paid into the fund created under section 28 of this Act, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1270
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) grants or allotments, as the case may be, made by the State Board for the purpose of elementary education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1280
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) fees and fines realised under the provisions of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1290
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) all other sums of money that may be realised by the authority concerned under, and for the purposes of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1300
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        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) any other sum of money that may be received from the State Government for anv specific purpose, concerning elementary education or for the general purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1310
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        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30. Application of the fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "30. Subject to other provisions of this Act, the fund shall be applied for the following purposes, namely:-",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1320
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) payment of salaries of",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1330
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        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(i)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the establishment maintained by the local authority concerned on account of elementary education as may be prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1340
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(i)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) teachers and other employees of the elementary schools;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1350
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(i)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) such salary or honoraria as may be prescribed to the Attendance Authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1360
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(ii)",
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            "content": "(ii) payment of such retirement benefits, gratuities and contributions to the Provident Funds in respect of the employees mentioned in clause (i) as may be prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1370
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        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) payment of any stipend or scholarship to students in accordance with Rules and Orders of the Education Department;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1380
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) payment of such sums of money as may be found necessary for construction, expansion, improvement and maintenance of school buildings and for provision of mid-day meal, play ground, furniture and equipment;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1390
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        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(v)",
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            "content": "(v) payment of travelling and other allowances to the officers and establishment of the local authorities concerned, as may be prescribed; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1400
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) payment of any other sum which the local authority concerned is legally liable to pay or of any other liability as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1410
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 30",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Note. The Assistant Secretaries of the State Board, the Block Development Officers, the District Councils shall be treated as local authorities for the purpose of this section.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1420
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "31. (1) Each local authority, District Council, the Assistant Secretaries and the Block Development Officers to whom funds are allotted, shall maintain separate accounts of income and expenditure relating to elementary education within its respective jurisdiction, in the manner prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1430
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The accounts so maintained shall be open to inspection by such officer as may be deputed by the State Government for the purpose.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1440
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32. Audit",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "32. The accounts of the local authorities, the District Councils, the Assistant Secretaries, the Block Development Officers, relating to elementary education shall be examined and audited at least once in each year by an auditor appointed by the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1450
        },
        {
            "number": "147",
            "title": "CHAPTER VII - PROPERTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VII",
            "content": "CHAPTER VII\nPROPERTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1460
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33. Cessation of jurisdiction of School Boards",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "33. As soon as this Act comes into force the School Board shall cease to have any jurisdiction with regard to the area concerned and the Local Authority shall take over the assets and liabilities of the School Board subject to the provision of section 34, and subject to such condition as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXVI of 1954",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1470
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34. Absorption of Properties, etc.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "34. As soon as this Act comes into force,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1480
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) all money deposited in the hands of and held by the State Advisory Board for Basic Education constituted under section 3 of the Assam Basic Education Act, 1954 on the date on which the State Board established under this Act takes charge of office, shall be transferred to and be held by the State Board;",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXVI of 1954",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1490
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) all teachers and other employees of Schools maintained by School Board shall be taken over by the State Board:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1500
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 34(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the total emoluments of these employees at the time they are taken over, shall be protected and their existing seniority shall be maintained;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1510
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) all other employees of the School Boards including the employees in the office of the School Boards shall be taken over and employed in the manner laid down by the State Government in this behalf;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1520
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) the office buildings of School Boards together with furniture and equipments shall vest in the State Government and be utilised for such purposes as may be in consonance with the provisions of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1530
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) all buildings and other properties including the land owned by any school under the management of a School Board, shall vest in and be held by the local authority concerned created under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1540
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) all residuary properties held before the commencement of this Act by any authority constituted under the Assam Basic Education Act, 1954 and not transferred to a local authority or to the State Government under the provision of this Act shall vest in and be held by the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1550
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35. State Government's power to decide disputes",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "35. Any dispute arising out of provision of section 34 in respect of transfer and ownership of any property or in respect of any terms and conditions of any appointment of any employee or any matter pertaining to the aforesaid provision, shall be referred by the aggrieved party to the State Government whose decision in this behalf shall be final and binding on all concerned.",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXVI of 1954",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1560
        },
        {
            "number": "158",
            "title": "CHAPTER VIII - RECOGNITION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THEIR AFFAIRS",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VIII",
            "content": "CHAPTER VIII\nRECOGNITION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THEIR AFFAIRS",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1570
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36. Classes of schools to be recognised as Elementary Schools",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "36. The following classes of schools shall be deemed to be recognised as Elementary Schools under this Act, namely: -",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1580
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) all Government Middle Vernacular Schools and Government Senior Basic Schools including those that receive grant-in-aid from Government;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1590
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) all Middle Vernacular Schools including Middle Madrassas under the management of any other Authority or Authorities, that have been recognised by the State Government, to be responsible for maintenance of such schools;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1600
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) all schools under the management of the School Boards;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1610
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) all Primary Schools and Senior Basic Schools maintained or aided directly by Government or by any other duly constituted authority which is recognised by the State Government to be responsible for imparting elementary education.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1620
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "37. (1) The terms and conditions of recognition, and of grant-in-aid to new Elementary Schools, shall be as laid down by the State Board from time to time:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1630
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 37(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the State Government may direct the State Board to recognise any existing rule or set of rules adopted in any particular area, by an authority duly constituted to look after the management of Elementary Schools; and such direction from the said Government shall be binding on the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1640
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Subject to the provision of sub-section (1) the Inspector of Schools of the area concerned shall, on the recommendation of the Deputy Inspector of Schools concerned, accord necessary recognition to such of the senior Basic Middle Madrassa and Middle Vernacular Schools as fulfil the required conditions. In all other cases the Deputy Inspector of Schools shall accord such recognition.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1650
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38. Appointment of teachers",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "38. All teachers existing or to be appointed in any Elementary School recognised under this Act, except in the case of the Autonomous Districts, shall be deemed to have been employed by the State Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1660
        },
        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39. Appeal",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "39. An appeal against the decision of a local authority or of the Assistant Secretary, State Board, by a teacher or any other employee of an Elementary School or by other employees of these authorities shall lie to the Secretary, State Board. A second appeal against the decision of the Secretary, State Board, shall lie to the State Government whose decision in this behalf shall be final.\nAn appeal in each case shall be preferred within ninety days from the date of order appealed against.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1670
        },
        {
            "number": "169",
            "title": "PART II",
            "chapter": "PART II",
            "content": "PART II",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1680
        },
        {
            "number": "170",
            "title": "CHAPTER IX - COMPULSORY EDUCATION",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER IX",
            "content": "CHAPTER IX\nCOMPULSORY EDUCATION",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1690
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "40(1) No fee shall be levied in respect of any child for attending a recognised school which is under the management of the State Board or a Local Authority.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1700
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Where in respect of any child an attendance order has been passed under sub-section (3) of section 47 and the only school which he can attend is a recognised school under private management, the Local Authority or the State Board shall take such steps as it may think fit for the purpose of ensuring that the education which the child is to receive is free.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1710
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41. Compulsory education",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "41. The State Government may, by notification, declare that elementary education shall be compulsory upto a certain age to be prescribed, in any area of the State as specified under the notification,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1720
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42. Duty of guardian",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "42. In an area of compulsion the guardian of every child, resident in such area, shall, subject to the provisions of section 43, be bound to cause the child to attend a recognised Elementary School in such arca.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1730
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43. Exemption",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "43. A guardian may be exempted from causing a child to attend a recognised Elementary School if,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1740
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) the child is receiving education otherwise than in a recognised Elementary School to the satisfaction of the Attendance Authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1750
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) the child has already completed the standard of elementary education prescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1760
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) there is no recognised Elementary School within the distance of one mile from the residence of the child, or, even if there is such a school when such a school is not reasonably or conveniently accessible from such residence;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1770
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) the child is prevented from attending school by sickness, infirnity or any other mental or physical defect accepted as sufficient ground by the Attendance Authority or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1780
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) there is any other compelling circumstance which, in the opinion of the Attendance Authority",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1790
        },
        {
            "number": "44",
            "title": "Section 44(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "44. (1) If the Attendance Authority is satisfied that a child due to economic or other circunstances connected with the family to which the child belongs, is unable to attend an approved school in the manner required by or under this Act, it may permit the child to attend any institution imparting part time elementary education.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1800
        },
        {
            "number": "44",
            "title": "Section 44(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) A child receiving education as provided under sub-section (1), shall be deemed to have fulfilled the requirements of section 42 of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1810
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "Section 45. Preparation of details in enforcing compulsion",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "45. The manner in which a list of children in an area of compulsion shall be caused to be prepared, the manner of notifying the guardians, the period and duration of compulsory attendance of children in schools, shall be as prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1820
        },
        {
            "number": "46",
            "title": "Section 46. Duty of the local authorities to arrange for attendance",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "46. In an area of compulsion, it shall be the duty of every local authority to enlist the co-operation of the guardians in ensuring the attendance ance of children in schools.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1830
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "47. (1) The Assistant Secretaries of the State Board may appoint on the advice of the Committee appointed by the State Board under section 16, Attendance Authorities for the purpose of enforcing attendance in Schools.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1840
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Attendance Authorities shall have such powers, responsibilities and duties as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1850
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) An attendance order on the guardian of a child shall be passed at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1860
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48. Restriction on employment of child",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "48. No guardian or person shall utilise the time or the services of a child in connection with employment of such a child, whether ?? remuneration or otherwise, in such a manner or at such time of the day as to interfere with regular attendance of the child in a school as required under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1870
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Section 49. Penalty",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "49. Any guardian who contravenes the provisions of section 42 or any guardian or person who contravenes the provisions of section 48 shall be punishable with fine not exceeding two rupees, and in case of a continued contravention with an additional fine not exceeding fifty naye paise for every day, during which such contravention continues:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1880
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 49",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the amount of fine payable by any one person in respect of any child in any one vear shall not exceed fifty rupees.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1890
        },
        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "Section 50. Courts competent to try offences",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "50. The courts competent to try offences under this Act shall be the following:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1900
        },
        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "Section 50(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) in areas where the Panchayati Adalat has been constituted under section 86 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1959-the Adalat within whose jurisdiction the offence is committed:",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXIV of 1959",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1910
        },
        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "Section 50(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) in other areas the Court of a Magistrate having jurisdiction.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1920
        },
        {
            "number": "51",
            "title": "Section 51. Cognizance of offences",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "51. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except on complaint of an Attendance Authority.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1930
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "Section 52. Certain persons to be public servants",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "52. The Attendance Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.",
            "footnote": "45 of 1860",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1940
        },
        {
            "number": "53",
            "title": "Section 53. Restriction on legal proceedings",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "53. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings for anything done in good faith under this Act shall lie without the previous sanction of the State Government in this behalf.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1950
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "54. (1) The State Government may, after previous publication in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1960
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1970
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) laying down terms and conditions of service of teachers of Elementary Schools including conduct and discipline of teachers;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1980
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) laying down powers and duties of the Secretary of the State Board required to be prescribed under section 13;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1990
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) manner of placing runds by the State Board at the disposal of Iccal authorities and other authorities constituted under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2000
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) manner of making payments including scholarships by the State Board;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2010
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) laying down the Rates of Business of the State Board;",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2020
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(vi)",
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            "content": "(vi) fixation of rates of retirement benefits, gratuity and contribution to Provident Fund of the employees of the State Board;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2030
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        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(vii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vii) laying down conditions of drawel and fixation of rates of travelling and other allowances to members and officers of the State Board;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2040
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(viii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(viii) payment of other liability that the State Board is legally liable to pay;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2050
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(ix)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ix) manner of preparing the annual budget estimates by the State Board;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2060
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(x)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(x) laying down conditions under which management of elementary schools shall vest in the local authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2070
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xi) laying down the form of register of children to be maintained by a local authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2080
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xii) laying down conditions under which administration of elementary education has to be carried out in the Autonomous Districts;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2090
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xiii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xiii) laying down conditions for placing of funds with different authorities constituted under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2100
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xiv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xiv) manner of disbursing of funds by a local authority or by any other authority constituted under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2110
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xv) terms and conditions of service of the establishment of the local authorities;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2120
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xvi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xvi) payment of retirement benefits, gratuity and contribution to the Provident Fund in respect of the employees of the local anthorities constituted under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2130
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xvii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xvii) fixation of rates of travelling and other allowauces to the officers and establishment of the local authorities",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2140
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xviii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xviii) conditions of payment of other liabilities that a local authority has to make;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2150
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xix)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xix) manner of keeping accounts by a local authority, a District Council, the Assistant Secretaries and by the Block Development Officers;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2160
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xx)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xx) laying down conditions of taking over of asset of the School Boards by a local authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2170
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxi) fixation of standard upto which no fees are to be charged;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2180
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxii) fixing the limits of the age for a child;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2190
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxiii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxiii) manner of preparation of details as required under section 45;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2200
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxiv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxiv) fixation of powers, duties and responsibilities of the Attendance Authorities;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2210
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxv) fixing time and manner of serving attendance order on guardians; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2220
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(2)(xxvi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xxvi) manner of advising the Assistant Secretary under sub-section (4) of section 16.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2230
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) All rules made under this section shall be laid for not less than fourteen days before the Assam Legislative Assembly as soon as possible, after they are made and shall be subject to such modifications as the Legislative Assembly may make during the session in which they are so laid or the session immediately following.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2240
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "55. (1) On and from the date on which this Act comes into force the Assam Basic Education Act, 1954 shall be repealed.",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XXVI of 1954",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2250
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Notwithstanding the repeal all authorities constituted, appointments, rules, orders or notifications made under the said Act shall be deemed to be constituted or made under this Act, and continue to function or to be in force until actions under the provisions of this Act are taken.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2260
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Any of the provisions of the Assam Municipal Act, 1956, which is repugnant to any of the provisions of this Act shall stand repealed.",
            "footnote": "Assam Act XV of 1957",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2270
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "196230",
        "Act Number": "30",
        "Enactment Date": "1962-10-03",
        "Act Year": "1962",
        "Short Title": "The Assam Elementary Education Act, 1962",
        "Department": "Education Department, Government of Assam",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:52:14"
}