Short title, extent and commencement

In force Act 35 of 2009 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2009

This is a second copy of a Central Act. India Code files it on Punjab's shelf as well as under Parliament, and the text is the same enactment. Read it at The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which is the record this site keeps current.

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Section 1 of Rte Act 2009 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

(1) This Act may be called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
(2) It shall extend to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
(3) It shall come into force on such date" as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. 2[(4) Subject to the provisions of articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution, the provisions of this Act shall apply to conferment of rights on children to free and compulsory education.
(5) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to Madrasas, Vedic Pathsalas and educational institutions primarily imparting religious instruction.]
Section 1, Rte Act 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Rte Act 2009 deal with?

Section 1 of the Rte Act 2009 is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Rte Act 2009?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: RTE Act 2009 1, section 1 RTE Act 2009, section 1 of the Rte Act 2009. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Rte Act 2009 enacted?

Rte Act 2009 was enacted in 2009 as Act 35 of 2009. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

38. Power of appropriate Government to make rules1045 words
3. Right of child to free and compulsory education449 words
12. Extent of school's responsibility for free and compulsory education330 words
8. Duties of appropriate Government261 words
9. Duties of local authority261 words
7. Sharing of financial and other responsibilities258 words

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