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Section 2, RTE Act [S10-4XD]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 April 2010.

In RTE Act [A10-1QR]. This text from 1 April 2010. No other text held.

Cite: Section 2, RTE Act [S10-4XD]. Machine: S10-4XD.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

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(c) "child" means a male or female child of the age of six to fourteen years;

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child: Section 2, RTE Act [S104XD] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "child" means a male or female child of the age of six to fourteen years

child: 18 more definitions.

year: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "year" shall mean a year reckoned according to the British calendar

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Section 2, RTE Act [S10-4XD]