(1) Every application for permission to open an additional section or to introduce an additional medium of instruction in an existing school or a new group of subjects in an Higher Secondary School shall be submitted in Form 1-F by the educational agency to the competent authority six months prior to the commencement of the academic year:
Provided that an application for introduction of a new group of subjects in an Higher Secondary School shall be accompanied with a proof of remittance of fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) or as may be specified by the Government from time to time.
(2) The permission to open additional section or to introduce additional medium of instruction or group of subjects shall be granted by the competent authority subject to the fulfilment of all the norms prescribed for the grant of certificate of recognition.