Penalties

If the school management Committee violates any provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, every member of the school management committee on being convicted by a competent Court shall-

1. (a) For first violation be liable for a fine up to Rs 50,000 or twice the amount charged in excess of the fees fixed by the competent committee under this Act, whichever is more;
2. (b) For each subsequent violation be liable for a fine of Rs 1,00,000 or four times the amount charged in excess of the fees fixed by the competent committee under this Act, whichever is more;
3. (c) The trial of cases under this section will be done by a competent court. The provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall be applicable in respect of trial, appeal etc.: Provided that a Court shall take cognizance of under this Section only on a written complaint of District Education Officer and not otherwise.