RTE Act 2009 and Rules 2010 (clause level)

Covers: Article 21A, 86th Amendment, definitions; Duties of appropriate Government, local authority, parents; Schedule norms: PTR, buildings, working days, instructional hours, teacher hours; Admission: §12(1)(c), proof of age, no screening or capitation fee; Prohibitions: physical punishment (§17), private tuition, non-educational duties (§27); Teacher qualifications; vacancy cap; PTR maintenance; School Management Committee: composition, functions, School Development Plan; Curriculum and evaluation; examination and detention provisions; Protection of rights: NCPCR/SCPCR role, grievance redressal, advisory councils