Section 35 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
- (1)The Central Government may issue such guidelines to the appropriate Government or, as the case may be, the local authority, as it deems fit for the purposes of implementation of the provisions of this Act.
- (2)The appropriate Government may issue guidelines and give such directions, as it deems fit, to the local authority or the School Management Committee regarding implementation of the provisions of this Act.
- (3)The local authority may issue guidelines and give such directions, as it deems fit, to the School Management Committee regarding implementation of the provisions of this Act.
Summary
- The Central Government can issue guidelines to State Governments and local authorities to help them implement the education law.
- State Governments can issue guidelines and give binding directions to local authorities and School Management Committees.
- Local authorities have the power to issue guidelines and directions to the School Management Committees within their area.
- These powers ensure a clear chain of command for carrying out the rules of the education act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can the Central Government issue directions to under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Central Government may issue guidelines to the appropriate Government or local authorities.
2. Can a State Government issue directions to a School Management Committee under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Yes, under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the appropriate Government (usually the State Government) can issue guidelines and directions to the School Management Committee.
3. To whom can a local authority issue directions under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, a local authority may issue guidelines and directions to the School Management Committee.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, who can issue guidelines to the appropriate Government?
Q2.Under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, who can the appropriate Government issue directions to?
Q3.Under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, who can a local authority issue guidelines and directions to?
Q4.What is the main purpose of the directions and guidelines issued under Section 35 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?