Monitoring of child's right to education

In force Act 35 of 2009 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2009 Cited by 2 provisions

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 31 of Rte Act 2009 deals with monitoring of child's right to education. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or, as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 1.

(1) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or, as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 1. Subs. by Act 30 of 2012, s. 7, for "Within six months" (w.e.f. 1-8-2012). (4 of 2006), shall, in addition to the functions assigned to them under that Act, also perform the following functions, namely :- (a) examine and review the safeguards for rights provided by or under this Act and recommend measures for their effective implementation;
(b) inquire into complaints relating to child's right to free and compulsory education; and (c) take necessary steps as provided under sections 15 and 24 of the said Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act.
(2) The said Commissions shall, while inquiring into any matters relating to child's right to free and compulsory education under clause (c) of sub-section (1), have the same powers as assigned to them respectively under sections 14 and 24 of the said Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act.
(3) Where the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has not been constituted in a State, the appropriate Government may, for the purpose of performing the functions specified in clauses (a) to (c) of sub-section (1), constitute such authority, in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed.
Section 31, Rte Act 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).

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Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Rte Act 2009 deal with?

Section 31 of the Rte Act 2009 is headed "Monitoring of child's right to education". The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or, as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 1.

How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 RTE Act 2009, section 31 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 31 of the Rte Act 2009, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Right of child to free and compulsory education), section 17 (Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment to child), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer 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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