If there is in existence a special school within the prescribed distance from the residence of a child who is suffering from a physical or mental defect, the attendance authority may, if it is satisfied that the child is not receiving any instruction in some other manner considered by it to be satisfactory, by order require the child to attend the special school; and it shall be the duty of the parent of such child to cause the child to attend the special school unless there be a reasonable excuse for the non-attendance of the child within the meaning of clause (e) of section 10.
Section 11: Special schools for physically or mentally deficient children.
The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960Central Act · Act 39 of 1960
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Delhi Primary Education Act, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Section | 11 |
| Marginal note | Special schools for physically or mentally deficient children. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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