Section28
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Prohibition of private tuition by teacher

In force From 01 Apr 2010 Act 35 of 2009 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2009 Ministry Education Enacted 26 Aug 2009 In force 01 Apr 2010 Instruments 1

Section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 deals with prohibition of private tuition by teacher. No teacher shall engage himself or herself in private tuition or private teaching activity. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2010.

No teacher shall engage himself or herself in private tuition or private teaching activity.

Section 28, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is headed "Prohibition of private tuition by teacher". No teacher shall engage himself or herself in private tuition or private teaching activity.

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 RTE Act, section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act. People searching for it also type section 28 of the right of children to free and compulsory education 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 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Delhi Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 (2011).

When did Section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, cited as RTE Act 28, 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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