SS funds only if TN signs PM SHRI pact: Centre
Additional Advocate General (AAG) J Ravindran, appearing for the state government, called it a 'big brother attitude' to say that funds would be released only if the MoU is signed.
The bench asked the ASG whether an MoU could be framed without the conditions to implement the three-language policy or NEP.
He said he could reply only after discussing it with the department concerned and that would require time.
Sundaresan also informed the court that as per sub-section 6 of section 7 of RTE Act, the central government shall develop a framework of national curriculum with the help of academic authorities specified under section 29 and therefore it is a body that looks into NEP, which is applicable across the country.
The bench reserved the orders and directed the AAG to submit the minutes of the meeting of the government authorities scheduled for May 28 to discuss the issue.
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