Verified Solution General Awareness & Teaching Aptitude RTE Act, 2009

If a private unaided school, operating without recognition under the RTE Act, continues to function despite being directed to close down, what is the penal provision under the Act?

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  • AA daily fine of ten thousand rupees until the contravention continues.
  • BImprisonment of the school management for a period of six months.
  • CPermanent debarment of the school from ever seeking recognition again.
  • DConfiscation of the school property by the appropriate government.
Explanation

Section 19(5) of the RTE Act states that any person who establishes or runs a school without obtaining a certificate of recognition, or continues to run it after being directed to close down, shall be liable to a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees and, in case of continuing contravention, to a further fine of one thousand rupees for each day during which such contravention continues.

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