Section 8 in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Constitution of Committees of Village Panchayats and Delegation of Functions to Such Committees) Rules, 2005
8. Education Committee.
(1)(a)The Chairman of the Education Committee shall be selected by the Village Panchayat from among its members.(b)The Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: -(i)one Representative from Parent Teacher Association;(ii)one representative from Self Help Groups;(iii)one representative from Non-Governmental Organisations;(iv)one Head Master or Headmistress of local Primary or Middle School;(v)one Noon Meal Organiser.(2)The Education Committee shall -(a)monitor the functioning of all schools in its area;(b)plan and organize public participation to develop school infrastructure including building;(c)organize campaign for universal education, non-formal education, maintenance of libraries and promote the literacy and reading habit among public.
