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Andhra Pradesh Recognised Private Educational Institutions (Control) Act, 1975

The Andhra Pradesh Recognised Private Educational Institutions (Control) Act, 1975

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The Andhra Pradesh Recognised Private Educational Institutions (Control) Act, 1975 regulates the service conditions of teachers and state oversight of private schools in Andhra Pradesh. Applying to recognised private educational institutions and their staff, the law protects teachers from arbitrary dismissal, disciplinary action, or retrenchment by requiring prior government approval and mandated timely salary payments. It also requires institutions to maintain proper accounts, undergo annual financial audits if receiving state aid, and permit government inspections. This law matters because it prevents management exploitation, protects educators' job security, and ensures financial transparency.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
  3. 3. Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank or suspension of teachers employed in private educational institutions
  4. 4. Appeal against orders of punishment imposed on teachers employed in private educational institutions - Any teacher employed in any private educational institution-
  5. 5. Explanation
  6. 6. Retrenchment of teachers
  7. 7. Pay and allowances of teachers employed in private educational institution to be paid in the prescribed manner
  8. 8. Accounts – Every private educational institution shall maintain accounts in such manner and containing such particulars as may be prescribed.
  9. 9. Annual audit of accounts
  10. 10. Inspection or inquiry
  11. 11. Furnishing of returns, etc.
  12. 12. Penalties for contravention
  13. 13. Offence by companies
  14. 14. Cognizance of offences
  15. 15. Delegation of powers of Government
  16. 16. The Government shall also have the power to control and revise the acts or proceedings of any authority or officer so empowered.
  17. 17. Indemnity
  18. 18. Revision
  19. 19. Power to make rules
  20. 20. Act to override other laws
  21. 21. Repeal of Ordinance No.3 of 1974 - The Andhra Pradesh Recognised Private Educational Institutions (Control) Ordinance, 1974 is hereby repealed.

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