Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

1. (a) “Authority” means the Department of School Education or Department of School Education (Pre-University) or anybody designated by the State Government for the purposes of this Act.
2. (b) “Government Educational Institution” includes approved schools as defined under section 2(3) of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983 and Government Pre-University College as defined under sub-rule (5) of rule 2 of The Karnataka Department of School Education (Pre-University) (Academic, Registration, Administration and Grant-in-aid etc.) Rules, 2024; and
3. (c) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.