Duties of teachers and redressal of grievances

In force Act 35 of 2009 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2009 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 24 of Rte Act 2009 deals with duties of teachers and redressal of grievances. A teacher appointed under sub-section (1) of section 23 shall perform the following duties, namely :- (a) maintain regularity and punctuality in attending school;

(1) A teacher appointed under sub-section (1) of section 23 shall perform the following duties, namely :- (a) maintain regularity and punctuality in attending school;
(b) conduct and complete the curriculum in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 29;
(c) complete entire curriculum within the specified time;
(d) assess the learning ability of each child and accordingly supplement additional instructions, if any, as required;
(e) hold regular meetings with parents and guardians and apprise them about the regularity in attendance, ability to learn, progress made in learning and any other relevant information about the child; and (f) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
(2) A teacher committing default in performance of duties specified in sub-section (1), shall be liable to disciplinary action under the service rules applicable to him or her:
Provided that before taking such disciplinary action, reasonable opportunity of being heard shall be afforded to such teacher.
(3) The grievances, if any, of the teacher shall be redressed in such manner as may be prescribed. 1. Ins. by Act 30 of 2012, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-8-2012). 2. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for "School Management Committee, constituted" (w.e.f. 1-8-2012).
Section 24, Rte Act 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).

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s. 38 Power of appropriate Government to make rules

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Rte Act 2009 deal with?

Section 24 of the Rte Act 2009 is headed "Duties of teachers and redressal of grievances". A teacher appointed under sub-section (1) of section 23 shall perform the following duties, namely :- (a) maintain regularity and punctuality in attending school;

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 RTE Act 2009, section 24 of the Rte Act 2009. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 24 of the Rte Act 2009, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 23 (Qualifications for appointment and terms and conditions of service of teachers), section 29 (Curriculum and evaluation procedure), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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