Previous sanction for prosecution
Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 deals with previous sanction for prosecution. No prosecution for offences punishable under sub-section (2) of section 13, sub-section (5) of section 18 and sub-section (5) of section 19 shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of an officer authorised in this behalf, by the appropriate Government, by notification. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2010.
No prosecution for offences punishable under sub-section (2) of section 13, sub-section (5) of section 18 and sub-section (5) of section 19 shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of an officer authorised in this behalf, by the appropriate Government, by notification.
Section 36, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).
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Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is headed "Previous sanction for prosecution". No prosecution for offences punishable under sub-section (2) of section 13, sub-section (5) of section 18 and sub-section (5) of section 19 shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of an officer authorised in this behalf, by the appropriate Government, by notification.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 RTE Act, section 36 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.
What should I read with Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (No capitation fee and screening procedure for admission), section 18 (No school to be established without obtaining certificate of recognition), section 19 (Norms and standards for school), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, cited as RTE Act 36, 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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