Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 in hindi
For the purposes of this Act, any of the following circumstances shall be deemed to be a reasonable excuse for the non-attendance of a child at an approved school,—
- (a)that there is no approved school within the prescribed distance from his residence;
- (b)that the child is receiving instruction in some other manner which is declared to be satisfactory by the State Government or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf;
- (c)that the child has already completed primary education up to the class or standard specified in the declaration under section 4;
- (d)that the child suffers from a physical or mental defect which prevents him from attendance;
- (e)that there is any other compelling circumstance which prevents the child from attending school, provided the same is certified as such by the attendance authority;
- (f)such other circumstance as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The law defines specific circumstances that serve as a reasonable excuse for a child not attending school.
- One excuse is when there is no approved school within the legally prescribed distance from the child's home.
- Another excuse is if the child is receiving other instruction that is declared satisfactory by the State Government or an authorized officer.
- A child is also excused if they have already finished primary education up to the standard specified in the Section 4 declaration.
- Physical or mental defects that prevent attendance are recognized as valid excuses.
- Any other urgent or compelling situation certified by the attendance authority or other prescribed rules will also excuse non-attendance.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is considered a reasonable excuse regarding the distance of a school from a child's home?
If there is no approved school within the prescribed distance from the child's residence, it is considered a reasonable excuse for non-attendance.
2. Can homeschooling or private tutoring be a reasonable excuse?
Yes, if the child is receiving instruction in another manner that the State Government, or an officer authorized by it, declares to be satisfactory.
3. What if a child has already completed primary education?
If the child has completed primary education up to the class or standard specified in the declaration under Section 4, that serves as a reasonable excuse.
4. Can a parent decide on their own that a compelling family emergency is a reasonable excuse?
No, for other compelling circumstances to be a reasonable excuse, they must be certified as such by the attendance authority.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, which of the following is deemed a reasonable excuse for a child's non-attendance at school?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, who must certify "any other compelling circumstance" for it to become a valid excuse?
Q3.Under Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, how does a declaration under Section 4 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, affect whether a child's completion of school is a reasonable excuse?
Q4.Under Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, who can declare alternative instruction to be satisfactory as an excuse?
Q5.Under Section 10 of The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960, what is required if a child has a physical or mental defect that prevents school attendance?