Section 2: Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, — Federal Supervision of Curricula Text-books and Maintenance of Standards of Education Act, 1976

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This section defines the following terms used in The Federal Supervision of Curricula Text-books and Maintenance of Standards of Education Act, 1976: • Competent Authority — an authority appointed as such under section 3; and • institution — a school, college or uni versity and includes such other educational establishment as the Federal Gov ernment may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify for the purpose of this clause This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) “Competent Authority” means an authority appointed as such under section 3; and (b) “institution” means a school, college or uni versity and includes such other educational establishment as the Federal Gov ernment may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify for the purpose of this clause.

Effective date: 1976-01-01

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Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement Section 3: Appointment and duties of Competent Authority Section 4: Penalty. If the person, to whom or the person responsible for the conduct of the affairs of Section 5: Jurisdiction to try offences. No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable Section 6: Indemnity. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for Section 7: Power to make rules. The Federal Government may, by notification in the official

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