Section 56, Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 [S1G-AF5]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 April 1961 by S.O. 1528(E) [N11-PWW].

In Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 [A10-H0S]. This text from 2 February 1976, by Act 82 of 1976 [A10-R1T]. Other texts (1): from 27 April 1961 to 1 February 1976.

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Cite: Section 56, Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 [S1G-AF5]. Machine: S1G-AF5.

56. Penalty for contravention.—(1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to one lakh rupees for every day during which the contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention. (2) Whoever contravenes any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for which no penalty is elsewhere provided, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.

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Section 2, Delhi Primary Education Act (Amendment) Act, 1976 [S1P-ZGN], 2 February 1976, Band A. "section 56 of the Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 (39 of 1960)".

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