Filling up vacancies of teachers
Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 deals with filling up vacancies of teachers. The appointing authority, in relation to a school established, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government or by a local authority, shall ensure that vacancy of teacher in a school under its control shall not exceed ten per cent/ The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2010.
The appointing authority, in relation to a school established, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government or by a local authority, shall ensure that vacancy of teacher in a school under its control shall not exceed ten per cent/of the total sanctioned strength.
Section 26, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is headed "Filling up vacancies of teachers". The appointing authority, in relation to a school established, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government or by a local authority, shall ensure that vacancy of teacher in a school under its control shall not exceed ten per cent/
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act?
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 26, section 26 RTE Act, section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act come into force?
Section 26 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, cited as RTE Act 26, came into force on 01 Apr 2010, having been enacted on 26 Aug 2009. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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