Section 20 in The Bihar Primary and Middle Education Rules, 1961
20. Course of studies and text-books.
(1)Every such school shall provide instruction according to the course of studies prescribed by the Department.(2)Except with the previous approval of the Department no text-book or any other book to be used by the teachers or students in any such school shall be selected by the Headmaster from outside the list prescribed by the Director and published in the Bihar Gazette.(3)The Chairman of the District Board, the District Superintendent or any inspecting officer of the Department shall not issue or circulate any list of books for use in schools other than the lists prescribed by the Director.
